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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, CIRCA 1770/1780
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A lacquered, tortoise shell and gold-mounted portrait miniature snuff box
Apparently unmarked, circa 1770/1780
Of circular form, lacquered in red and green bands decorated with roses, with reeded gold mounts, the cover set with an ivory portrait miniature depicting a lady with powdered hair and a yellow scarf, bordered by a wide garland of roses and floral motifs
8cm. (3.1/8in.) diameter
Apparently unmarked, circa 1770/1780
Of circular form, lacquered in red and green bands decorated with roses, with reeded gold mounts, the cover set with an ivory portrait miniature depicting a lady with powdered hair and a yellow scarf, bordered by a wide garland of roses and floral motifs
8cm. (3.1/8in.) diameter