Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 29th October 2019
Lot 8
λAn early 19th century ivory and tortoiseshell snuff box
Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £320
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Description
λAn early 19th century ivory and tortoiseshell snuff box,
circular form, tortoiseshell banding and lining, the cover applied with seven gold-mounted circular plaques with various scenes, plus a similar box, the cover set with a scene of a bird under glass, gold mount ,and another box, the cover with a landscape scene under glass, diameters 8cm, 7.5cm and 7.9cm. (3)
Provenance: The Judith Howard Collection.