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18th Century Antique Tortoiseshell, Silver, and Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Box

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Details:

  • Estimated to date to the late 18th century
  • Tortoiseshell body with mother-of-pearl top and bottom, all mounted in silver
  • The mother-of-pearl refracts light showing a rainbow iridescence
  • Three etched crosses mark the piece: one inside the lid, one inside the base, one on the interior silver
  • Finely hand-carved lid detail: roses, a dotted border, and a shield centerpiece bearing a script "P" monogram
  • Silver hinge is detailed to match

Measurement: 

  • 2 7/8" X 1 5/8" X 11/16"

Condition:

  • Area where mounting was attached to tortoiseshell on one side is visible
  • Minor wear to tortoiseshell at the hinges including a few small nicks and rough spots
  • Very light tarnish to the silver
  • This is an antique piece, so normal wear consistent with age should be expected. Please review all photos closely.

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