A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more
A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX

CIRCA 1780, THE MOTHER-OF-PEARL PANELS CIRCA 1820

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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1780, THE MOTHER-OF-PEARL PANELS CIRCA 1820
octagonal box, the mother-of-pearl hinged cover and sides engraved with flowers and foliage, the cover centred with a shield-shaped cartouche with initials 'D.A', plain mother-of-pearl base, raised scroll thumbpiece, reeded gold mounts
2¾ in. (70 mm.) wide
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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