A CONTINENTAL VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
STRUCK TWICE WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED MARK AND 18 CARAT GOLD MARK, CIRCA 1840/1850
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base chased with foliage, scrolls and flowerheads, the cover and base both centred with an oval vacant cartouche of polished gold within chased husk and flower gold frames
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
3½ oz. (112 gr.)
A CONTINENTAL VARI-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
STRUCK TWICE WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED MARK AND 18 CARAT GOLD MARK, CIRCA 1840/1850
rectangular box with rounded corners, the cover, sides and base chased with foliage, scrolls and flowerheads, the cover and base both centred with an oval vacant cartouche of polished gold within chased husk and flower gold frames
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
3½ oz. (112 gr.)
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