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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT SNUFF BOX OF CARTOUCHE FORM
MARKED M IN A SQUARE PUNCH, CIRCA 1735
Cover chased with two men fishing on the banks of a river with buildings and trees behind within a decorative surround incorporating later prick-dot inscription S.M.N. 1794, sides chased with shells and scrolls, base with foliate escutcheon, interior painted with a courting couple, the woman holding a small bird in one hand
3 in. (7.5 cm.) long

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