Silver & Objects of Vertu - 23rd January 2018
Lot 195
λA 19th century French silver-gilt snuff box
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £180
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Description
λA 19th century French silver-gilt snuff box,
rectangular form, the hinged cover applied with a gilt-metal panel, a.f, length 8.4cm, plus an 18th century gilt-metal and mother-of-pearl snuff box, of rectangular form, the cover inlaid with a carved figural mother-of-pearl plaque, and an 18th century gilt-metal etui, embossed with figural and foliate scroll decoration, with a chain and clip, the interior with a toothpick, ivory pad and pen knife. (3)