John Obrisset tortoiseshell snuff box of Charles I. English, 18th century.
John Obrisset tortoiseshell snuff box of Charles I. English, 18th century.
£1,650.00
Description
A silver mounted tortoiseshell snuff box of Charles I by John Obrisset.
English, early 18th century.
Measures 7.6 x 5.8 x 3.1cm.
The tortoiseshell lid is decorated with the profile of King Charles I (c.1600-1649), the silver mount retains traces of gilding with a gilt interior and a tortoiseshell base.
The tortoiseshell cover is marked ‘OB’, for John Obrisset (c.1705 - 1727), the portrait is after the medal of c.1670 by John Roettiers.
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