24th May, 2017 10:00
European & Asian Works of Art
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A CHINESE CARVED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX
A CHINESE CARVED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY CANTON, QING DYNASTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
of oblong pocket fitting form, the lid and sides reticular carved with figures, pavilions and boats amidst foliage, the base relief carved on a matted ground, with silver hinge
8cm long
This curved shape of snuff box is found in English silver from about 1800-1825.
Sold for £400
A CHINESE CARVED TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY CANTON, QING DYNASTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
of oblong pocket fitting form, the lid and sides reticular carved with figures, pavilions and boats amidst foliage, the base relief carved on a matted ground, with silver hinge
8cm long
This curved shape of snuff box is found in English silver from about 1800-1825.
Auction: European & Asian Works of Art, 24th May, 2017
