"Silver Perpetual Calendar Snuff Box. German, First Half Of The 18th Century."
A silver perpetual calendar snuff box.German, first half of the 18th century.
Measures 7.6 x 5.2 x 1.5cm.
Weight 125.6 grams.
The base and lid are extensively decorated with foliate scrolls and putti. Intriguingly the images of the scantly clad putti have been removed, possibly for religious reasons or to protect delicate sensibilities.
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