Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 12th July 2023
Lot 563
λAn early 19th-century gold-mounted tortoiseshell and hardstone intaglio snuff box,
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2000
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Description
λAn early 19th-century gold-mounted tortoiseshell and hardstone intaglio snuff box,
unmarked, circa 1820,
rectangular form, plain gold mounts, the hinged cover with a scroll and shell thumb-piece and inlaid with a carved oval agate intaglio with Flora emptying the horn of plenty into a basket held by Cupid while flowers rain from the heavens, probably Southern German, late 17th century, the interior rim inscribed 'Major Gen. The Honble Sir C. Greville K. C. B. Obt 2 Decr 1836 Æt 57', length 8.2cm.