RARE LARGE GEORGIAN GOLD MOUNTED Faux TORTOISESHELL TABLE SNUFF BOX
Item History & Price
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BREATH TAKING EXTREMELY RARE GEORGIAN 18TH CENTURY LARGE GOLD & SILVER MOUNTED faux TORTOISESHELL OVAL TABLE SNUFF BOXCirca 177018th CENTURYTHIS IS REALLY MUCH NICER THAN THE PHOTOS SHOW
This is a very fine quality Beautiful Extremely Rare Georgian 18th century Large 2 Colour Gold and silver Mounted hunting dog and birds faux TORTOISESHELL Oval Table Snuff Box, i would estimate this rare snuff box dates to circa 1770 making it nearly 250 years old, t...he quality is stunning and the decoration is breath taking, the oval top has been crafted in a wonderful faux TORTOISESHELL with the most breath taking pictorial scene to the centre of a hunting dog and birds within a woodland scene, the detailing is exquisite, from the wonderful hunting dog which is delightful , to the 2 birds resting within the foliage, to the bird that is in flight, this is very special being crafted in 2 different colour golds and silver, you can see this is then framed again with the most exquisite gold and silver border of horse shoes and flower, this is a rose gold to the border, this then has a large silver frame to the top with scalloped edging and the most stunning engraved decoration of flowers and foliage to the large front section, this is has a solid silver hinges which again has a beautiful silver frame to the body of this large snuff box, this is all held into place with wonderful solid silver pins which have survived all this years as they are the original pins, even the base shows what a fine quality table snuff box this is, they have even inlaid a wonderful solid silver flower to the base, this contrasts superbly against the rich colours of red and brown of the faux TORTOISELL body, its an absolute beauty, a large table snuff box, now on opening this rare box you will see the interior is wonderful, the hinge works as good today as it would have nearly 250 years ago, the colours of the faux Tortoiseshell dance with deep rich browns and oranges, its stunning, the quality of the craftsmanship is superb, this would have once belonged to a very wealthy 18th Century Gentleman and sat proudly on the table top ready to be used, this was many many years ago when times were so very different, if this snuff box could talk i can just imagine what fascinating stories it could tell, this snuff box is so very tactile and once held it has the most wonderful feel. This will add something very special to any collection, my photos dont do it justice. Please study the photos as this is an extremely rare 18th century snuff box of a large size, the gold mount to the centre has been tested and is 18ct gold, there are a couple of very small hallmarks to the inside edge, i have tried to take a photo of the large mark but i cant make out the maker, i do however believe it is either British or French, you will not find another like this on the market, its so extremely rare
Date...circa 1770
Measurements......nearly 10 cm across....6 cm depth...4.2 cm height
Condition, ....in absolutely beautiful condition for its age with the normal amount of surface wear expected, with some chips nicks and knocks mostly to the base, no cracks at all, one small silver horse show inlay to the top frame is lacking, that being said its a very special snuff box and doesn't detract at all from its rare beauty, just mentioned for accuracy, this is reflected in the price
Thanks for looking
All Antique silver items will show some signs of wear, which only adds to the history of the object, ..... study the photos before bidding , Thank you
On 23-May-16 at 02:32:49 BST, seller added the following information:
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