19th C Mini Tortoise Shell Snuff Box
19th C Mini Tortoise Shell Snuff Box
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Mini Tortoise Shell Snuff Box with Beaded Feet and Loose Top
19th C Tortoiseshell and silver mounted miniature casket or etui
Veneered and inlaid
Beautiful mottled amber to chocolate pattern over wooden carcass
Geometric "Envelop" pattern on lid - silver or white metal stringing/inlay with small silver cartouche at center
Small white bun feet - early celluloid, bone or painted wood
Original tooled and gilt edged red paper
Often for snuff, pills or small jewels
Crica 1820-40
Mini Tortoise Shell Snuff Box with Beaded Feet and Loose Top
19th C Tortoiseshell and silver mounted miniature casket or etui
Veneered and inlaid
Beautiful mottled amber to chocolate pattern over wooden carcass
Geometric "Envelop" pattern on lid - silver or white metal stringing/inlay with small silver cartouche at center
Small white bun feet - early celluloid, bone or painted wood
Original tooled and gilt edged red paper
Often for snuff, pills or small jewels
Crica 1820-40