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AN ANTIQUE VARI-COLORED GOLD SNUFFBOX
Of rectangular outline with scalloped edges, the variously-colored gold box of harvest motif, the top and sides decorated with sculpted shells, leaves and fruit, opening to reveal a fitted mirror, two gilt-metal concealed compartments and a concealed lipstick holder, mounted in gold, circa 1830 (interior hinged covers and mirror later added for use as a compact), 3 x 2 x 5/8 ins., likely Swiss or German
Of rectangular outline with scalloped edges, the variously-colored gold box of harvest motif, the top and sides decorated with sculpted shells, leaves and fruit, opening to reveal a fitted mirror, two gilt-metal concealed compartments and a concealed lipstick holder, mounted in gold, circa 1830 (interior hinged covers and mirror later added for use as a compact), 3 x 2 x 5/8 ins., likely Swiss or German