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A gold-mounted amber snuff box, probably English, circa 1740

Live auction begins on:

November 19, 01:30 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Bid

2,200 GBP

Lot Details

Description

cartouche-shaped, the domed amber lid and base panel mounted in gold chased with foliate decoration, in a 19th century red leather case stamped for Joseph Heming & Co., London, with a hand-written note inscribed 'From the Queen', apparently unmarked,

6.2cm., 2 1/2in. wide