Continental Goldwashed Silver and Miniature-mounted Snuff Box

Description:

Continental Goldwashed Silver and Miniature-mounted Snuff Box, 18th/19th century, with British import marks for London, 1928, oblong, engraved with leafy scrolls to sides, the top with pair of lids mounted with grisaille miniatures on ivory of cherubs, with further lid to base engraved with a lovebird perched on cornucopia, lg. 3 in., approx. 5 troy oz.
Estimate $400-600

no discernable continental marks. minor age typical light wear.

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