BID HISTORY
Bid | Time Stamp | |
425.00 | 03/12/2025 2:43 PM | |
400.00 | 03/12/2025 2:43 PM | |
375.00 | 03/12/2025 2:43 PM | |
200.00 | 02/26/2025 8:43 AM | |
Location: BRG-Greenwich
Item #: 438269
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Estimate: $300 - $500
Stunning antique mother-of-pearl and silver hidden naughty snuffbox, late 18th century. This magnificent oval profile hinged box features a carved mother-of-pearl shell motif top, and a solid mother-of-pearl reverse. The interior reveals a fun naughty carved bedroom scene, under the lid.
Marks: All of the 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: 3" L x 2 1/4" 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 mother-of-pearl items in this auction are over 100 years old and, as such, cannot be shipped internationally.
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
Some shrinkage near border. Minor expected scratching and nicking and wear is commensurate with age. Good overall estate condition.
Bid | Time Stamp | |
425.00 | 03/12/2025 2:43 PM | |
400.00 | 03/12/2025 2:43 PM | |
375.00 | 03/12/2025 2:43 PM | |
200.00 | 02/26/2025 8:43 AM | |