French gold and tortoiseshell snuff box - early 19th century..., Oggetti antichi da collezione...

of circular shape made entirely of tortoiseshell (hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Cheloniidae) with gold appliqués; lid embellished with a painted miniature depicting a game scene with ladies and cupids. Hallmarked with the French marks in use at the beginning of the 19th century Dimensions: 6 x 2.5 cm, weight 47.9 g. Item condition grading: **** excellent. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity Ce.S.Ar. Centre for Archaeometric Studies. This lot is available for sale only with shipments within the European Union.