A CONTINENTAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX

A CONTINENTAL GOLD SNUFF-BOX
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, CIRCA 1840/1850
rectangular narrow box, the cover, sides and base engine-turned with a basket-weave pattern and further chased with scrolling foliage and flowersprays, the cover centred with an oval cartouche engraved with the initials 'AC', the interior of the cover engraved 'Souvenir d'amitie et de reconnaissance', applied shell and foliate thumbpiece
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
2¼ oz. (66 gr.)