"Miniature Snuff Box Empire-restoration Period, In Tortoiseshell, Fillets And Gold Cartridge"
This little snuff box is a real piece of mastery.
The tortoiseshell box is veneered on the exterior with probably palm wood, framed with gold fillets on the top and bottom.
The gold cartridge bears the initials F B. Speckled tortoiseshell lining.
Small accident to the gold thread of the lid, some nibbles on the flake of the edges.
Perfect wooden closure and hinge.
Dimensions 5cm x 2.8cm x 1.8cm.
Weight 14g