BID HISTORY
| Bid | Time Stamp | |
| 225.00 | 03/12/2025 2:33 PM | |
| 200.00 | 03/12/2025 2:33 PM | |
Striking Antique Tortoiseshell, Silver And Brass Pique Pose Snuffbox, Late 18th Century
Winning Bid $225.00
bid History 2 Bids
Location: BRG-Greenwich
Item #: 438257
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Estimate: $300 - $500
Item Description
Striking antique tortoiseshell, silver and brass pique pose snuffbox, late 18th century. This box has a rectangular profile, and is decorated with a flower head patterned Persian courting scenes, the brass highlights. Framing the center is an inner trifoil patterned border and an outer single dot patterned border, both punctuated with flower head patterned corners. The box is finished with a solid tortoiseshell reverse.
Marks: All of the tortoise snuffboxes are unmarked. "Metal snuff box rims were exempt from assaying, or marking, in England due to a regulation of 1739. In France, since 1679, goldsmiths were allowed not to stamp any small, delicate pieces of gold or silver that might be ruined by marks."
Provenance: The estate of George Warburg, Hamden, CT
Dimensions: 2 3/4" L x 2" W
Please note: Black Rock Galleries offers these items due to their historical significance. We hold a deep respect of all endangered species and Fish and Wildlife regulations, strictly adhering to Cites rules. The tortoiseshell items in this auction are over 150 years old and, as such, cannot be transported to our out-of-state locations. Shipping is unavailable, and these items must be picked up in person at our Greenwich location only.
These exquisite antique boxes come from the estate of George Warburg, a lifelong collector and patron of the arts. Proceeds will go to the Apple Pickers Foundation, established by George in 2007 from the sale of several paintings, including Natalia Gonchorova’s “Picking Apples”. The foundation’s primary focus is on supporting local initiatives in education, healthcare, and the arts.
Additional hi-res photos are available at www.blackrockgalleries.com
Condition
Crack to bottom right corner. Minor expected scratching and nicking and wear is commensurate with age. Good overall estate condition.
This item is available for local pick up only, transport is not available.
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