Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 12th July 2023
Lot 729
An 18th-century gilt-metal mounted mother-of-pearl snuff box,
Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £250
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Description
An 18th-century gilt-metal mounted mother-of-pearl snuff box,
unmarked circa 1740,
cartouche form, the sides chased with scenes of animals and fruit withing foliate scrolls, the hinged cover carved with cherubs and foliate scrolls around a circular cartouche, initialled 'C.S', length 8.2cm.
Provenance: A Private Collection.