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Lot 4080
An 18th Century English Silver Snuff Box
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Unmarked, first half of the 18th century, in the form of a book with engraved decoration to hinged cover and verso, parcel gilt, three edges decorated with inscribed lines to resemble pages, the spine further engraved "Amor Vincit Omnes."

2.75 x 2 in.

2.1 troy oz.

From the Collection of Peggy W. Hollander, Martinsville, VA

Purportedly by descent through the family of Elizabeth Flower of Philadelphia, PA

Some denting; tight split to hinged cover.