A DUTCH GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1720/1730
flattened oval box, the hinged cover, convex sides and base of mother-of-pearl engraved with strapwork scrolls bordering floral motifs interspersed with baluster foliage with gold piqué-point inlay, reeded gold mounts with scrolled chasing on the lid and underside of the incorporated thumbpiece
3 3/16 in. (81 mm.) wide
A DUTCH GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1720/1730
flattened oval box, the hinged cover, convex sides and base of mother-of-pearl engraved with strapwork scrolls bordering floral motifs interspersed with baluster foliage with gold piqué-point inlay, reeded gold mounts with scrolled chasing on the lid and underside of the incorporated thumbpiece
3 3/16 in. (81 mm.) wide
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