A Gold Inlaid and Pique Tortoiseshell Oval Snuff Box and Hinged Cover

 

Item Lot Number: 919

A Gold Inlaid and Pique Tortoiseshell Oval Snuff Box and Hinged Cover, probably Neapolitan, 18th century, with ribbon tied flower sprays and insects within rocaille borders, 9cm; A Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Etui, of flared rectangular form inset with two panels inscribed SINCERITY and with a monogram, containing two scent flasks and stoppers, 7cm; A Gold Inlaid Ivory Etui, in the form of a book containing two scent phials, 6.5cm long; and A German Porcelain Metal Mounted Etui, 11cm long (4)

Estimate: £300-400

Sold: £480
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Condition Report: Oval snuff box with significant loss to gold inlay and with repair to hinged, also with some chipping to base. Rectangular etui with minor surface wear. Ivory book missing cover and with significant splitting. Porcelain etui missing contents. 300512