Lot 220 , A Staffordshire porcelain bulldogs head table snuff box, c.1860, length 11.5cm, slight wear to the enamels

A Staffordshire porcelain bulldog's head table snuff box, c.1860, with enamelled details including an orange and black collar, foliate engraved Britannia metal hinged cover and mount, length 11.5cm, slight wear to the enamels
Estimate £300-500

There is some occasional wear to the enamels around the muzzle, on the left eye in particular and around the collar, the Britannia metal mount has some slight surface flaking and discolouration, there is also some scratching to the mounts on the interior, the mounted pin in position it is possible it has been re-fixed.



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Sold for £300