M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
 

 

SILVER-MOUNTED CARVED HORN SNUFF BOX

Scottish, or possibly Continental, 18th Century

 

 

 

 

 

The oval lidded box with fluted sides and a thumb grip, the lid and verso each carved with a seated

 ibex between trees and before mountains, the rim with unmarked silver mounts gilded to the interior

 

Condition:

Very good to excellent with normal softening to the details of the lid carving, the carving verso quite crisp;

wear consistent to age and usage of the silver mounts

 

2” High x 2-7/8 Long

 

pRICE : Please Inquire 

 

#6151

 

 

For Related 18th Century Snuff Boxes, Click Below:

 

George II Silver-Gilt & Agate Snuff Box

Queen Anne Horn Snuff Box,

John Obrisset

George I Silver-Mounted Tortoiseshell

Snuff Box, John Obrisset,

depicting Charles I

Queen Anne Silver & Tortoiseshell

Snuff Box, Obrisset

Queen Anne / George I Pressed Horn Tobacco Box,  John Obrisset, c1712,   Charles I

 

 

 

 

For more silver boxes & objects of vertu, please click below :

 

http://www.mfordcreech.com/silver.htm#SILVER_BOXES

 

 

 

We welcome and encourage all inquiries.  We will make every attempt to answer any questions you might have.

 

 For information, call (901) 761-1163 or (901) 827-4668 or email mfcreech@bellsouth.net 

( alternate email : mfordcreech@gmail.com )

 

 

American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover accepted

 

 

  Bookmark and Share

 

 


 

Accessories     Ceramics     Early Asian Ceramics     Fine Art     Furniture     Glassware     Silver     Home

 

 

Silver-Mounted Carved Horn Snuff Box, Scottish, or possibly Continental, 18th Century, lid & base with seated  ibex before mountains,