A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX
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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX

CIRCA 1780

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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1780
octagonal box, the hinged cover, sides and base with panels of carved mother-of-pearl mounted à-jour within reeded gold mounts, the cover engraved with initials 'J M'
2½ in. (63 mm.) wide
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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