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CIRCA 1725
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A GEORGE I SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL OVAL SNUFF BOX
CIRCA 1725
With stand-away hinge, cover inlaid with silver-gilt and mother-of-pearl rayed straps terminating in foliage, central strap terminating in a mask; also a Continental circular snuff box, circa 1800, with later French control marks, gold-lined and inlaid with floral and foliate decoration to cover and base
First box 3 ¼ in. long (8.2 cm.)
CIRCA 1725
With stand-away hinge, cover inlaid with silver-gilt and mother-of-pearl rayed straps terminating in foliage, central strap terminating in a mask; also a Continental circular snuff box, circa 1800, with later French control marks, gold-lined and inlaid with floral and foliate decoration to cover and base
First box 3 ¼ in. long (8.2 cm.)
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.