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ENGLISH, CIRCA 1730/1740
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A GEORGE II GOLD-MOUNTED HARDSTONE SNUFF-BOX
English, circa 1730/1740
Circular jasper box with slightly raised bevelled cover and tapering base, the panel on the hinged lid surrounded by matted gold mounts chased with flowers, foliage and scrolls, similar mount around the base, slightly raised gold thumbpiece engraved with a shell, reeded gold rims
1 5/8 in. (41 mm.) wide
English, circa 1730/1740
Circular jasper box with slightly raised bevelled cover and tapering base, the panel on the hinged lid surrounded by matted gold mounts chased with flowers, foliage and scrolls, similar mount around the base, slightly raised gold thumbpiece engraved with a shell, reeded gold rims
1 5/8 in. (41 mm.) wide
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium