RARE Fine Antique French c.1700s Semi-transluscent Tortoise Shell and 18k Gold Pique Snuff Box Double-breasted coat Fine crafting on the bale

Fine crafting on the bale and the anchoring loops

There is an ever so slight upward bend to the lid panel but it still closes and locks

raised medallions sans monograms and all in wonderful condition

Truly a masterpiece and fit for a museum

The old leather-clad bottom is really quite elegant and definitely original

RARE Fine Antique French c.1700s Semi-transluscent Tortoise Shell and 18k Gold Pique Snuff Box Double-breasted coat Fine crafting on the baleFabulous rare c. 1750s snuff box, finest blond tortoise shell with just a light modulation to chocolate shell, naturally gorgeous! Plus all that exquisite tiny star and decorative edging pique in 18k gold. Some of the finest work, and so well preserved for these 270 or so years. Lathe crafted and carved rare blond tortoise shell (the rarest color, semi transparent as you can see). The entire snuff is painstakingly marked and cut and inlaid with a