Lot 273 , A 19th century Chinese tortoiseshell snuff box

A 19th century Chinese tortoiseshell snuff box
Estimate £200-300

There is damage to the top section, missing a couple of pieces on the side rim and the bottom section has a small hole in the bottom outside rim around the edge. The lip is missing around the edge, approx. one third. There are also a couple of chips in the top lid

Size: 8.5 - 9cm diameter


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Sold for £240