Lot 1457 , A 19th century pressed bois durci and gilt metal snuff box with painted miniature portrait of a gentleman on ivory to cover. 6cm diameter

A 19th century pressed bois durci and gilt metal snuff box with painted miniature portrait of a gentleman on ivory to cover. 6cm diameter

£100-150

Condition:
Elaborate engraved gilt-metal monogram contained within; top with three sections of inset guilloche missing; cover exterior with two sections of guilloche missing; base exterior with 16 sections of guilloche missing; underside with two sections of guilloche missing. Base interior with a tortoiseshell lining.

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