Antique French Silver & Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell Snuff Box w/ Landscape, 18th C

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Antique French Silver & Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell Snuff Box w/ Landscape, 18th C:
$375.00

Antique French Silver & Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell Snuff Box w/ Landscape, 18th CDescription:Antique Georgian Period French Silver Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, 18th C. France. Of oval form, the surface of the cover decorated with embossed landscape scene with naively rendered buildings flanking a three-masted ship set within a flower and scroll patterned border, the surface with traces of silver inlay. The box fitted with hand engraved French silver rims, raised thumbpiece and stand away hinge, the back edge of the inside rim stamped with French dog’s head (a pointer) discharge mark (tax paid) used in Paris, Circa 1762-1768 (possibly apocryphal). Otherwise unmarked.

Dimensions:3.6\" long x 2.8\" deep x 1.6\" high (9.2cm x 7.1cm x 4.1cm).
Weight: 4.07 oz. (115.4g)Condition:The box has been extensively restored. The base of the case appears to have been re-attached and there is a crack visible along the interior just above the bottom rim. There are numerous small patches visible along the sides and edges of the hinged cover and base along with some small chips/losses to the edge of the back rim on the cover. There is some scratching/wear to the silver mounts which appears to have been re-attached and the majority of the silver inlay to the cover\'s design is missing. Overall, the box is in fair condition.