APPARENTLY UNMARKED, CIRCA 1750
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A tortoiseshell, silver and mother-of-pearl snuff box
Apparently unmarked, circa 1750
Of shaped cartouche form, the sides and base stepped, the stepped cover applied with an engraved and pierced silver decoration centered by a quiver with arrows, cornucopia and birds, flanked by shells set with mother-of-pearl in foliate- and scroll-shaped border
8.5cm. (3in.) wide
Apparently unmarked, circa 1750
Of shaped cartouche form, the sides and base stepped, the stepped cover applied with an engraved and pierced silver decoration centered by a quiver with arrows, cornucopia and birds, flanked by shells set with mother-of-pearl in foliate- and scroll-shaped border
8.5cm. (3in.) wide