A RARE GEORGE II GOLD AND BURGAU TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1730
A RARE GEORGE II GOLD AND BURGAU TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX CIRCA 1730 flattened rectangular box, the cover and base mounted with tortoiseshell panels decorated in shimmering abalone shell burgau and gold piqué with an acanthus-flowered trophy symbolising Hope with its incorporation 'rainbow' iris, the side chased with a band of polished and frosted gold with foliate design and birds, slightly raised incorporated thumbpiece 3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
A RARE GEORGE II GOLD AND BURGAU TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
CIRCA 1730
A RARE GEORGE II GOLD AND BURGAU TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX CIRCA 1730 flattened rectangular box, the cover and base mounted with tortoiseshell panels decorated in shimmering abalone shell burgau and gold piqué with an acanthus-flowered trophy symbolising Hope with its incorporation 'rainbow' iris, the side chased with a band of polished and frosted gold with foliate design and birds, slightly raised incorporated thumbpiece 3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
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