A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED AMETHYSTINE QUARTZ SNUFF BOX

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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED AMETHYSTINE QUARTZ SNUFF BOX
THE HARDSTONE GERMAN, 18TH CENTURY; THE MOUNTS FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY

In the form of a basket, oval, the base and sides carved with twisted flutes, the hinged cover mounted with green and red stones and gold foliage and set with a carved pug dog, marked on cover rim with French control marks
2½in. (6.4cm.)long