A CONTINENTAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY PORTUGUESE OR SPANISH-COLONIAL, CIRCA 1730
rectangular box, the hinged cover boldly chased with lions within foliate mantling, the base similarly chased with a hunting scene, reeded borders with slightly raised thumbpiece
3 in. (75 mm.) wide
4 oz. (130 gr.)
A CONTINENTAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX
PROBABLY PORTUGUESE OR SPANISH-COLONIAL, CIRCA 1730
rectangular box, the hinged cover boldly chased with lions within foliate mantling, the base similarly chased with a hunting scene, reeded borders with slightly raised thumbpiece
3 in. (75 mm.) wide
4 oz. (130 gr.)