A silver-mounted star tortoise shell spice/snuff box, maker's mark only, possibly TO, a fleur-de-lys above, a mullet below, English, probably London, circa 1680
the shell fitted with a silver lining complete with tortoise head and hinged lid, the lid engraved on both sides with a vignette, the exterior with a fully dressed seated couple in a private interior below the inscription: ‘PRESSEZ MOY ET IL MOVVIRAY,’ the interior with a reclining naked female figure revealing her charms to Cupid, bow in hand, hovering above, with houses and trees in the distance below the inscription: ‘PICQUE DENIS VOILA LE VILLAGE’
7.2cm., 2 3/4in. long
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the shell fitted with a silver lining complete with tortoise head and hinged lid, the lid engraved on both sides with a vignette, the exterior with a fully dressed seated couple in a private interior below the inscription: ‘PRESSEZ MOY ET IL MOVVIRAY,’ the interior with a reclining naked female figure revealing her charms to Cupid, bow in hand, hovering above, with houses and trees in the distance below the inscription: ‘PICQUE DENIS VOILA LE VILLAGE’
7.2cm., 2 3/4in. long
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