This exceptional george iii rococo pressed tortoiseshell snuff box is decorated all over with c scrolls and trailing flowers over a base decoration of four brick edged triangles, the thumb piece is in the form of a scrolling shell pattern, while the scalloped hinge is beautifully made, inside the lid of the box is a superb piece of english enamel with spandrel finishing in each of the corners.
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Purchased in belgium, and this may or may not be a clue to its origins. Snuff was the vogue of mainland europe's aristocracy and the box was a valuable accessory that determined social status! Swedish treen shallow tall footed bowl / tazza /pedestal shallow bowl early 19th century shallow,tall footed bowl /tazza /pedestal shallow bowl £165.00 approx $221.77, €182.52
It has been very finely and elaborately carved with plenty of detailing and an intricate slide lock lid which swings out once 'unlocked' it has a small bovine bone knop to the top for opening.
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