European Mother of Pearl & Silver Snuff Box

European Mother of Pearl & Silver Snuff Box
Item #ABX42
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1.25 diameter; 3/4 in. tall Germany / London Augsburg City, BM, Lion Passant, & makers mark

Late 18th / early 19th century European box. Ornate hand decorated mother of pearl panels set within silver frame. Both lid and base each have two mother of pearl panels set within so that each side of the four panels (top, bottom, and inner linings) feature its own hand engraved decor. Box has several markings as shown in photo.

Markings:  Augsburg city mark (Germany), mark of Ludwig Neresheimer & Co. Hanau, BM for Berthold Mueller (London, British importer), and with lion passant (for silver).

Measurements:  1.25 diameter; 3/4 in. tall

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