Tortoiseshell and silver pique snuff box, late 17th/18th C., English or French, oval form with
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Tortoiseshell and silver pique snuff box, late 17th/18th C., English or French, oval form with tortoiseshell cover and base, reticulated silver inlay to cover featuring couple under chandelier, two violin players, scrolling foliate swags with birds and squirrels, caryatids, shell, etc., silver sides with stand-away hinge, no maker's marks or hallmarks viewed, wear consistent with age and use, one edge of tortoiseshell cover beginning to separate from silver border, expected minor dings, dents, scratches, etc., 1/2" h. x 3 1/8" l. x 2 1/2" w.
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Tortoiseshell and silver pique snuff box, late 17th/18th C., English or French, oval form with
Estimate $200 - $400
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