Description - Splendid 19th century French good gauge solid silver snuff box of rectangular form with a hinged lid and thumb piece
lid decorated with a central floral reserve, within blue enamelled Gothic arcading border,
the sides and base engraved with bright cut hand engraved C-scrolls, floral sprays with a mix of engine turned patterns
silver-gilt (gold washed) interior
French hallmarked inner rim with lozenge maker’s mark ‘L B’ and Minerva head "2" post 1838 guarantee mark and indicating 800/ 1000 solid silver fineness
Condition - In good condition, no dents, dings, dinks, splits, holes, repairs
hinge strong closing the lid secure and flush
decoration crisp and clear but there is enamel loss to the centre and sides (please inspect end photographs)
interior silver gilt is bright but there is loss to the bottom
Images are part of both the description and condition report
Dimensions & Weight - 8cm long x 4.3cm wide x 1.9cm high
weight is 71 grams.
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