Lot 172
  • 172

A FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND MICROMOSAIC SNUFF BOX, maker's mark J.L.? vase above, Paris, Circa 1825

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • gold, tortoise
  • length 3 3/4 in.
  • 9.5 cm
rectangular, the cover with a fine micromosaic of a hound.

Condition

box splitting and repaired at angles and one side of base, mosaic very good quality
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