A REGENCY HARDSTONE AND GOLD SNUFF-BOX
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A REGENCY HARDSTONE AND GOLD SNUFF-BOX

ENGLISH, CIRCA 1815/1820

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A REGENCY HARDSTONE AND GOLD SNUFF-BOX
English, circa 1815/1820
Rectangular box, the concave gold sides engine-turned with a scalework pattern simulating reptile's skin, the cover and base inset with bevelled brown/black striated agate panels, the mottled plaque on the lid mounted à jour, the lid with raised wavy reeded gold rims and incorporated slightly raised thumbpiece
2 1/16 in. (53 mm.) wide
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium

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