Furniture and Works of Art - 13th November 2007

Lot 125

A 19th century memento mori coffin snuff box

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £90

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Description

A 19th century memento mori coffin snuff box, mahogany with boxwood banding, inlaid mother of pearl, an angel and initials FH, the reverse inscribed 'I.HURT B 1794 MARCH 12 S.H.B MAY 17 1826,' 3.25in (8cm) l.