The Manny Davidson Collection: A Life in Treasures and Benevolence - Online Sale

A tortoiseshell and gold piqué snuff box, Italian, circa 1800

No reserve

Restricted SpeciesNo Reserves

Estimate

800 - 1,200 EUR

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Lot Details

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Description

circular, with plain silver-gilt mounts, the lid with gold piqué posé et point ornament of a version of the Capitoline Doves of Pliny, unmarked,

7,7 cm; 3 in. diameter

overall weight 79 gr, 2,54 oz

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