£500 - £800
An antique silver and enamel snuff box of rectangular form with canted corners decorated with amber enamel panels in a wooden pattern, the hinge lid inset with a carved shell cameo oval panel. Made of 925/1000 silver, gilded inside.
The hallmarks struck to the rim include:
Silver quality/purity mark: 925 (sterling, 925/1000).
Maker's registration: 391 FI (SALIMBENI RENATO, Florence)
Condylis Collection
Dimensions:
0.75 in (H) x 3.5 in (W) x 3 in (D)
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