A MENNECY SILVER-MOUNTED SNUFF-BOX

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A MENNECY SILVER-MOUNTED SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1765, THE MOUNTS WITH THE DÉCHARGE OF J.J. PRÉVOST, PARIS 1762-68

Modelled as a finger-citrus filled with blue and puce shells and coral, the sides painted with flower sprays, the interior of the base painted with a caterpillar and a flower (minute chips)--2¼in. (5.5cm.) wide