American Furniture & Decorative Arts Online
Description:
Silver Oval Snuff Box, early 18th century, the lid with engraved floral decoration opening to a divided compartment, the inside of the lid marked "AB" in a sunken cartouche three times, wd. 2 7/8 in., approx. 1.8 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500
Age related wear to surface, otherwise in good overall conditon. Hinge may be a later addition.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200

Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.