Silver - 30th April 2008

Lot 665

** An 18th century continental

Estimate £2,200 - £2,500

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Description

** An 18th century continental, gilt-metal mounted polychrome enamel double snuff box, waisted form with a shaped oval hinged cover at each end and painted with a variety of biblical scenes, the cover interiors similarly decorated, unmarked, probably German c.1770, 2.75in (7cm) high. *The interior with a label, inscribed in ink Mrs. Haliburton Collection Sold May 1868 (which may or may not have any relevance). (subject to an additioanl VAT at 5.0% on the hammer price.)