Silver - 25th July 2007

Lot 695

An 18th century snuff box

Estimate £400 - £500

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Description

An 18th century snuff box, of cartouche form engraved on the cover with a lady and gentleman taking tea under a tree, the gentleman also smoking a pipe, gilt interior, probably Italian, maker's mark only, possibly for Pietro Ciucci, Rome c.1750, 3.1in (8cm) wide, 2.75oz.