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A GERMAN JEWELLED ROCK CRYSTAL GOLD-MOUNTED SNUFF BOX
LATE 17TH-EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Of egg-shaped form on spreading foot in the form of an acanthus calyx, set with various-cut rubies and diamonds, the rims with bands of acanthus, beads and scallops, the hinged cover surmounted by a similar acanthus finial set with rubies, emeralds and carved carnelian, apparently unmarked--1 1/2in. (3.7cm.) long
LATE 17TH-EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Of egg-shaped form on spreading foot in the form of an acanthus calyx, set with various-cut rubies and diamonds, the rims with bands of acanthus, beads and scallops, the hinged cover surmounted by a similar acanthus finial set with rubies, emeralds and carved carnelian, apparently unmarked--1 1/2in. (3.7cm.) long