Lot 10 , A late 18th century tortoiseshell, piqué and white metal snuff box, 3.25in.

A late 18th century tortoiseshell, piqué and white metal snuff box, 3.25in.
Estimate £150-250

Metal mount probably later as there are spare pin holes for a previous hinge panel in cover, pushed down to one sidewhich has split metal frame, C shaped crack to edge of base.


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Sold for £440