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Médicis Enchères - Hôtel des Ventes Lyon

79 - Five snuff boxes made from black-speckled shells known as ‘p…
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Estimate €50 - €80
Description
Five snuff boxes made from black-speckled shells known as ‘porcelain’, silver-plated brass hinged frames for four, the fifth with a mother-of-pearl lid engraved with a shell, silver-plated metal hinged frame, probably English in origin, late 19th century, length 7–10 cm. Two formerly silver-plated frames with significant cracks, featuring two shells. 5 pieces.
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Auction time 08/27/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 88281142
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