A GEORGE II SILVER-MOUNTED SILVER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
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A GEORGE II SILVER-MOUNTED SILVER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX

EARLY 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY ENGLISH

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A GEORGE II SILVER-MOUNTED SILVER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
EARLY 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY ENGLISH
The cover inlaid with hounds chasing a hare within mother-of-pearl flower-heads, further inlaid with birds and trellis work
3¼ in. (8.2 cm.) long
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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