AN AUSTRIAN GOLD SNUFF-BOX

AN AUSTRIAN GOLD SNUFF-BOX
POSSIBLY VIENNA, CIRCA 1850, THE FLANGE ENGRAVED NO. 781
oval box, the cover, sides and recessed base chased with scrolling foliage and flowers on a finely engine-turned ground within polished gold borders, slightly raised foliate thumbpiece
3½ in. (90 mm.) wide
2¾ oz. (82 gr.)