A gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, English, circa 1760
rectangular with waisted sides, the lid of bloodstone box framed in openwork gold mounts chased with scrollwork, flowers and rocailles, the stepped mounts centred with a slender protruding thumbpiece, reeded base mount and bevelled hardstone base, apparently unmarked, in modern velvet-lined case
6.2 cm, 2 3/8 in. wide
Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition; the gold to the top right of the lid mount and just above the thumbpiece slightly lifting.
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rectangular with waisted sides, the lid of bloodstone box framed in openwork gold mounts chased with scrollwork, flowers and rocailles, the stepped mounts centred with a slender protruding thumbpiece, reeded base mount and bevelled hardstone base, apparently unmarked, in modern velvet-lined case
6.2 cm, 2 3/8 in. wide
Condition Report:
Overall in very good condition; the gold to the top right of the lid mount and just above the thumbpiece slightly lifting.
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