Three Continental Silver Snuff Boxes

Description:

Three Continental Silver Snuff Boxes, late 19th century, two Hanau, maker's mark crowned "G," each circular with rocaille scrolls along edge and lid with a couple in a bucolic landscape, dia. 2 3/8, the last Austrian, c. 1864, maker's mark "IH," lg. 3 3/8 in., approx. 6.0 troy oz.
Estimate $400-600

Two circular snuff boxes with wear/rubbed loss to detail particularly on lids, one box shallowly dented in on rim of body (lid has slightly gap to one side, still opens/closes well),each with minor shallow dent to lid. Austrian box with very minor dent to corner, light surface wear.


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