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Lot 112
  • 112

A German carved hardstone figural snuff box, 19th century

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • length 2 3/4 in. (7cm)
carved of pale smokey quartz in the form of an infant holding a doll in a basketweave cradle, silver-gilt mount, in fitted display case

Condition

good condition, fitted leather case with detiorating lining
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