Portrait miniature, Tobacco box - Gilt, Ivory, Tortoiseshell - Late 18th century
Snuffbox in elephant ivory, gold, and red tortoise. The lid features a painting on ivory depicting a gentleman portrait. Dating: late 1700s/early 1800s. It is an item of excellent craftsmanship and large size. In very good state of preservation with a slight crack (see photos) . Origin: Europe. Dimensions: - Diameter 8. 7 cm - height 2. 3 cm This lot will be shipped via private and tracked mail.
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Snuffbox in elephant ivory, gold, and red tortoise. The lid features a painting on ivory depicting a gentleman portrait. Dating: late 1700s/early 1800s. It is an item of excellent craftsmanship and large size. In very good state of preservation with a slight crack (see photos) . Origin: Europe. Dimensions: - Diameter 8. 7 cm - height 2. 3 cm This lot will be shipped via private and tracked mail.
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