A MENNECY SILVER-MOUNTED OVAL SNUFF-BOX

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A MENNECY SILVER-MOUNTED OVAL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1753, THE MOUNTS PARIS 1753, MAKER'S MARK FOR J.F.M. AND WITH THE CHARGE AND DÉCHARGE OF JULIEN BERTHE, 1750-56

Modelled as a wicker basket edged in green and painted in colours with scattered flowers and sprays, the cover moulded and painted inside and out with bouquets and scattered flowers (chip to footrim)--2¾in. (7cm.) wide