A turned wood and tortoiseshell snuff box and cover
A turned wood and tortoiseshell snuff box and cover, 18th century, the cover inset with a double engraved and hand coloured portrait, with gilt metal mounts, the base with remnants of gilt, 8.2cm diameter 3.5cm high Condition Report: Flaking to the portrait. Gilt wear to the mounts. Cracking and losses to the edges, and base. Scratches to the glass.
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A turned wood and tortoiseshell snuff box and cover, 18th century, the cover inset with a double engraved and hand coloured portrait, with gilt metal mounts, the base with remnants of gilt, 8.2cm diameter 3.5cm high Condition Report: Flaking to the portrait. Gilt wear to the mounts. Cracking and losses to the edges, and base. Scratches to the glass.