Antique Tortoise Shell And Gold Snuff Box
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A fabulous Tortoise shell snuff box with an elaborate gold hinge, inlaid with abalony shell vignets of castles and buildings from far off lands in the centre of both front and back these are surounded by elaborate tracery work of gold pins and small abalony roundels then around the outside are more abalony work with flower petal designs, the gold hinge is very intricately worked , it has been elctronicly tested for gold and shows ten carrots
Additional Information
T (AB-151277)
W: 5cm (2")H: 1cm (0.4")D: 1cm (0.4")L: 7cm (2.8")
Georgian (1714 to 1837)
Mayo, Ireland
We are one of Irelands leading antiques and book shops and the most westerly antiques and book shop in Europe. Along with my partner Vanessa Parker Rare Books we have been trading together since 1977 and in Ireland since 1990. We are members of the Irish Antiques Dealers Association IADA , CINOA &...
