A GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX

CIRCA 1860

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A GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1860
oval bloodstone box, the cover and sides overlaid with pierced gold cagework, with two gentleman within scrolling foliage, floral garlands, c-scrolls and diaper-work, reeded gold mounts
3¼ in. (84 mm.) wide

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