Tabacchiera inguainato zigrino, zaffiro chiusura

Silver-gilt (950°/oo) and 18ct (750°/oo) yellow gold rectangular shagreen-covered snuff-box with two hinged lids. A side one and the central hinged cover with a yellow gold and sapphire cabochon thumbpiece.

French work, probably early 20th century.

French standard hallmarks and maker’s mark.

Gross weight : 168.1g (5oz 8dwt).
Dimensions : 6.5 x 9.3 x1.8cm (2-1/2 x 3-5/8 x 3/4in)