Snuff box
29Y
An 18th century continental silver and tortoiseshell snuff box
Oval form, the hinged lid inlaid with silver and silver-gilt to depict a seated man playing the lute, with gilt interior, height 1.3cm, length 8.5cm.
Estimate:
£500 - 600
€580 - 700
US$ 750 - 900

Category: Decorative Arts / Silver

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