Lot 20 , An early 19th century French bois durci snuff box, diameter 3in.

An early 19th century French bois durci snuff box, with gold inlaid decoration, the lid inset with a reverse painted glass panel of figures beside a river, tortoiseshell lined, diameter 3in.
Estimate £200-300

Overall in good condition, some slight discolouration to the underside with loss of some of the gold inlay around the foot rim and a small chip to the foot rim, internally very good.


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