A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFF-BOX
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1745/50
Rectangular box, the cover boldly chased and embossed with rocaille scrolls, flowers and shells framing a scene of Hope being crowned with a laurel wreath by Chronos, slightly raised wavy thumbpiece, baluster sides and base chased with rocaille scrolls, flowers and shells
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide
5¼ oz. (150 gr.)
A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFF-BOX
ENGLISH, CIRCA 1745/50
Rectangular box, the cover boldly chased and embossed with rocaille scrolls, flowers and shells framing a scene of Hope being crowned with a laurel wreath by Chronos, slightly raised wavy thumbpiece, baluster sides and base chased with rocaille scrolls, flowers and shells
3 1/8 in. (80 mm.) wide
5¼ oz. (150 gr.)
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