A blonde tortoiseshell, gold-mounted portrait miniature snuff box
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, CIRCA 17770/1780
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A blonde tortoiseshell, gold-mounted portrait miniature snuff box
Apparently unmarked, circa 17770/1780
The circular-shaped box inlaid with gold bands, the cover with an entwined foliate-engraved and reeded gold mount centered by an oval-shaped hardstone cameo carved with a double portrait of two warriors
5.5cm. (2.1/8in.) diameter
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