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A GEORGE I SILVER-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND PIQUE SNUFF BOX
CIRCA 1720
Of oval form, with molded rims, the hinged tortoiseshell cover set with bands of silver strapwork, acanthus, dolphins and shells within fishscale panels, joined by acanthus scrolls enclosing a female mask, the the cover opening to reveal a pique scene of foliage and a bumblebee in a landscape set in the tortoiseshell base, apparently unmarked--3 1/4in. (8.2cm.) long
CIRCA 1720
Of oval form, with molded rims, the hinged tortoiseshell cover set with bands of silver strapwork, acanthus, dolphins and shells within fishscale panels, joined by acanthus scrolls enclosing a female mask, the the cover opening to reveal a pique scene of foliage and a bumblebee in a landscape set in the tortoiseshell base, apparently unmarked--3 1/4in. (8.2cm.) long