A FINE PARCEL-GILT SNUFF-BOX, the reverse with perpetual calendar, the cover with aperture to reveal sun and moon-dial engraved with foliage and scroll-work centred with a monogram, Roman numerals to the rim, and inscribed 'LUNA' 'CANC' '69' 'L.W.C.' 'AD' 'US' 'Y' 'PULCHRA' 'LUCIFER' 'HESPERUS', apparently unmarked, circa 1750

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A FINE PARCEL-GILT SNUFF-BOX, the reverse with perpetual calendar, the cover with aperture to reveal sun and moon-dial engraved with foliage and scroll-work centred with a monogram, Roman numerals to the rim, and inscribed 'LUNA' 'CANC' '69' 'L.W.C.' 'AD' 'US' 'Y' 'PULCHRA' 'LUCIFER' 'HESPERUS', apparently unmarked, circa 1750
7 cm diam

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