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Antique French Silver Snuff Box, Peace Doves

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A fine antique French silver snuff box. A table snuff box this is heavily and expertly decorated with bows, swags and flowers around the sides, a light pie crust rim and the image on the lid of two peace doves with an olive branch. A lovely depiction of the two doves and some very fine decoration it is a stand out little box. It has marks for French Maker Ernest Eschwege, Minerva head mark for 950 silver, late 19th century / early 20th century. Condition: Very good used condition overall, small dent to underside base and a little mark on the inner rim, a manufacturing mark. Approx measurements: Width 3.25" Length 2" Height 0.5" Weighs approx 58.07 grams. Any questions or queries please contact us. FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    58.07 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Width: 3.25 in (82.55 mm)Length: 2 in (50.8 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    NEWARK, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2346213841302
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