Fine Pique work tortoiseshell snuff box Baccarat giving glass artisans an opportunity

giving glass artisans an opportunity to demonstrate their skill in emulating ornate forms

expertly mounted on a modern stand with a rotating base

this low table stands as a testament to historical Italian artistry

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Fine Pique work tortoiseshell snuff box Baccarat giving glass artisans an opportunityFine Pique work tortoiseshell snuff box England, Circa 1780 Diameter: 7 cms (2. 8 ins) Height: 2. 1 cms (0. 8 ins) A fine 18th century circular snuff box inlaid with gold pique work and (once) polished steel discs, the central panel on the lid depicting an allegory of love inset within a gold tooled frame, a cherub seated in a chariot holding a rose and being pulled by butterflies.