Silver - 25th July 2007

Lot 810

A late 18th century vernis martin snuff box and cover

Estimate £750 - £850 | Hammer £750

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Description

A late 18th century vernis martin snuff box and cover, circular with silvergilt mounts and a tortoiseshell interior, the base painted with a tree; the cover with two, tired, flower seller, peasant girls trying to make a sale to a lady, unmarked, c.1790, 3.1in (8cm) diameter.