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POSSIBLY MEXICO, CIRCA 1720/1730
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A SPANISH COLONIAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX
POSSIBLY MEXICO, CIRCA 1720/1730
flattened rectangular box with convex cover and base, the hinged cover boldly chased with a crowned figure in a chariot with attendants, being drawn by lions towards a castle, within an oval cartouche, the four corners similarly chased with large birds, reeded sides and polished gold base, scroll thumbpiece
2¾ in. (72 mm.) wide
4½ oz. (140 gr.)
POSSIBLY MEXICO, CIRCA 1720/1730
flattened rectangular box with convex cover and base, the hinged cover boldly chased with a crowned figure in a chariot with attendants, being drawn by lions towards a castle, within an oval cartouche, the four corners similarly chased with large birds, reeded sides and polished gold base, scroll thumbpiece
2¾ in. (72 mm.) wide
4½ oz. (140 gr.)
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