Antique French 18k Gold Figural Book Shaped Engine Turned & Engraved Snuff Box

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A fine antique French snuff box.

In 18 karat yellow gold.

In the form of a miniature book with embossed … Read more A fine antique French snuff box.

In 18 karat yellow gold.

In the form of a miniature book with embossed leaf work decoration to the edges and engine turned diaper pattern decoration to the center as well as grooved faux paper pages to the sides.

Hallmarked throughout with French hallmarks.

Simply a wonderful antique gold snuff box!

Date:
19th Century or earlier

Overall Condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
With a slight tear in the pages to one side of the box, some high point wear throughout, some light dings, indentations or creases, and some light edge wear. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Fineness:
18k

Marks:
Marked throughout with French hallmarks.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 11mm
Length: ca. 52mm
Width: ca. 41mm

Weight: ca. 32.8 g

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