Two Engraved Metal Snuff Boxes

Description:

Two Engraved Metal Snuff Boxes, England and Holland, mid-18th century, an oval brass box with engraved drinking scene on lid and "Thos Barnet/1756" in a rococo cartouche, and an oval copper box with scenes of lovers and people engaged in leisure activities, the inside of the lid stamped "IOHN HALE" above an "IH" cartouche, wd. to 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600


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