Fine Silver - 25th October 2017

Lot 668

An 18th century gold-mounted agate snuff box

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £950

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Description

An 18th century gold-mounted agate snuff box,

unmarked circa 1760,

rectangular form, incurved sides, with scroll cage-work, some losses, length 7.1cm, plus an 18th century gold-mounted scent bottle, circa 1760-70, with scroll cage-work decoration, and with a fluted stopper, height 9.7cm. (2)

Provenance: the Cooper Penrose collection.