Three Antique Continental Silver Snuff Boxes
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Three Antique Continental Silver Snuff Boxes
the first with Swedish hallmarks, circa 1785, unidentified maker's mark, navette form with diamond pattern engraving to hinged cover and intertwined line engraving to sides, no monogram, parcel gilt (1 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.); the second with French export mark, mid-19th century, the hinged cover with a pictorial scene possibly that of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul; and the third an unmarked early 19th century box of oblong form, tested for silver, parcel gilt (LOA 3 1/2 in.).
6.175 total troy oz.
From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
the first with Swedish hallmarks, circa 1785, unidentified maker's mark, navette form with diamond pattern engraving to hinged cover and intertwined line engraving to sides, no monogram, parcel gilt (1 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.); the second with French export mark, mid-19th century, the hinged cover with a pictorial scene possibly that of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul; and the third an unmarked early 19th century box of oblong form, tested for silver, parcel gilt (LOA 3 1/2 in.).
6.175 total troy oz.
From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
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Three Antique Continental Silver Snuff Boxes
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