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Lot 783
  • 783

An English enamel snuff box, Anthony Tregent, London, dated 1759

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description

  • length 3 1/4 in.
  • 8.3 cm
inscribed A New Year's Gift for 1759 with transfer-printed calendar and musical scores, the base signed, "Sold by Anth: Tregeant in Denmark Street St. Giles."

Condition

small chip on left side near base rim, otherwise good, whimsical piece
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