THE FIRST CIRCA 1750, THE SECOND CIRCA 1770
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TWO FRENCH SILVER SNUFF BOXES
The first circa 1750, the second circa 1770
The first molded and shaped oval, the deep sides with mythological scenes, stylized foliate band above, the hinged cover with Apollo driving his chariot--3in. (8.3cm.) long; the second oval, the base and hinged cover with tied ribbon topped wreath enclosed cartouche enclosing various trophies, flanked by fruit spray, with foliate rim, the sides engraved with flower head and spray at intervals--3in. (8.9cm.) long, 5oz. (2)
The first circa 1750, the second circa 1770
The first molded and shaped oval, the deep sides with mythological scenes, stylized foliate band above, the hinged cover with Apollo driving his chariot--3in. (8.3cm.) long; the second oval, the base and hinged cover with tied ribbon topped wreath enclosed cartouche enclosing various trophies, flanked by fruit spray, with foliate rim, the sides engraved with flower head and spray at intervals--3in. (8.9cm.) long, 5oz. (2)