"Large 18th Century Guilloché Snuffbox Mounted In Silver With Basketwork Decoration. "
18th-century tortoiseshell and sterling silver snuffbox.The snuffbox is round, with the body and lid decorated with a circular guilloché pattern imitating basketwork.
The mount is made of sterling silver, unhallmarked but tested with a touchstone.
This piece dates from the late 18th century, likely English.
A superb, large snuffbox with a beautiful patina from use, attesting to its long history.
7.6 cm in diameter
4 cm in height
128.36 grams
Good condition. Minor wear to the decoration, internal cracking, not visible from the outside.
Collection in Paris or shipping via insured Colissimo.
France: €15
Europe: €20
Rest of the World: €35
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