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Reference: ts 131 Description: An impressive large table snuff box with a spectacular piqué heraldic depiction of an eagle. His head and legs are engraved, his feathers are executed in fine silver lines and his collar of trefoils in gold lines. Could be a family emblem, part of a family crest.  Origin: Europe Circa: 1700 Materials: Tortoiseshell Size: 4.2"across. 10.5cm. Condition: slight cracks and clouding when closely examined.

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