A CONTINENTAL GOLD PUG-FORM SNUFF BOX
A CONTINENTAL GOLD PUG-FORM SNUFF BOX

CIRCA 1800, PROBABLY GERMAN

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A CONTINENTAL GOLD PUG-FORM SNUFF BOX
Circa 1800, probably German
Shaped rectangular, realistically formed as a pug, with collar engraved TOUJOURS FIDELE, and gem-set eyes, with hinged engine-turned base panel, apparently unmarked
3¼in. (83mm.) long

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