A MENNECY SILVER-MOUNTED SNUFF-BOX

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A MENNECY SILVER-MOUNTED SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1760, THE MOUNTS WITH THE DÉCHARGE PROBABLY FOR J.J. PRÉVOST, PARIS 1762-68

Modelled as a man in blue hat, blue-lined puce coat and blue breeches seated cross-legged on a mound, the cover painted inside and out with loose bouquets (hat and edge of jacket repaired)--2¾in. (7.5cm.) wide