THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX WITH CONCEALED MINIATURE
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A TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX WITH CONCEALED MINIATURE
probably English, circa 1820
Oblong, the cover with 'Gage D'Affection' applied on a plaque, the borders chased with oakleaves and acorns, the thumbpiece with flowers and a shell, the interior cover with a painted scene under glass of Cupid embracing Venus on a bed, apparently unmarked - 3 5/8in. (9.4cm.) long
probably English, circa 1820
Oblong, the cover with 'Gage D'Affection' applied on a plaque, the borders chased with oakleaves and acorns, the thumbpiece with flowers and a shell, the interior cover with a painted scene under glass of Cupid embracing Venus on a bed, apparently unmarked - 3 5/8in. (9.4cm.) long