Lot 9

A Charming Late 18th/Early 19th Century Coquilla Nut Snuff Box; A Love Token carved in the form of a clam shell with a rich colour and patination. The hinged lid intricately carved with crossed quiver of arrows, a pair of love birds swooping over a heart and spray of flowers below. The base with shell fluting featuring a fine chequered panel below the metal hinge, 2½” (6.2 cm) in length.

Estimated Price: £200 -£400

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Description

A Charming Late 18th/Early 19th Century Coquilla Nut Snuff Box; A Love Token carved in the form of a clam shell with a rich colour and patination. The hinged lid intricately carved with crossed quiver of arrows, a pair of love birds swooping over a heart and spray of flowers below. The base with shell fluting featuring a fine chequered panel below the metal hinge, 2½” (6.2 cm) in length.