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ANTIQUE 18thC ENGLISH 18k GOLD MOUNTED SNUFF BOX c.1720

Posted by Pushkin Antiques Ltd

13 May, 2020

ANTIQUE 18thC ENGLISH 18k GOLD MOUNTED SNUFF BOX c.1720

US$6,215.68

### DESCRIPTION

Antique early-18th Century unusual English 18k gold mounted snuff box, of rectangular form with cut corners, the front depicting a sacrifice or an execution in front of the South American tribe leader, the edges decorated with brass pique nails, dogs, flowers and birds, the reverse depicting a native drinking a hot beverage, a palm tree and an exotic bird with colorful plumage, the panels are set in 18k gold mounts.


### CONDITION

In Good Condition - minor cracks to the sides.

### SIZE

Height: 1.5cm
Width: 8.5 x 6cm
Weight: 63.7g

Condition

PRE-OWNED

Ship From

United Kingdom

Location

English

Period

c. 1720

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