A CONTINENTAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1820, THE FLANGE STAMPED WITH GOLD MARK K18
rectangular box, the cover and sides with panels of reptile-skin engine-turning, the base of polished gold, the cover centred with a rectangular polished gold plaque engraved 'ALINA', with applied raised foliate border, chased gold thumbpiece
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) wide
2¼ oz. (72 gr.)
A CONTINENTAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1820, THE FLANGE STAMPED WITH GOLD MARK K18
rectangular box, the cover and sides with panels of reptile-skin engine-turning, the base of polished gold, the cover centred with a rectangular polished gold plaque engraved 'ALINA', with applied raised foliate border, chased gold thumbpiece
2 3/8 in. (60 mm.) wide
2¼ oz. (72 gr.)
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