Mother-Of-Pearl & Silver Mounted Snuff Box

Lot description

Continental carved mother-of-pearl and silver mounted snuff box, 19th c., lid with relief scene depicting the meeting of Dido and Aeneas, side panels with putti gathering tinder, building a fire, riding a goat, plaques loose within frame, front plaque with chip to lower right corner, approx 2"h, 3"l, 2.5"w, 0.25lbs (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: from the estate of a German antiques dealer who immigrated to the United States post World War II Start Price: $80.00