Lot 4 , A 17th century oval horn, fruitwood and bone inlaid snuff box, 3.5 x 3in.

A 17th century oval horn, fruitwood and bone inlaid snuff box, with pique work borders, the lid inscribed 'The best is not too good for you' and dated 1683, 3.5 x 3in.
Estimate £600-800

The kidney shaped inscribed bone panels on the lid are lifting slightly in places as you would expect, other general scratches, fading and marks in places, a couple of very tiny minor nibbles around the edge of the horn lid but hardly noticeable, minor discolouration in places as you would expect, overall quite good condition.


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Sold for £1,800