A RARE QUEEN ANNE GOLD SNUFF-BOX INSET WITH AN ENAMEL MINIATURE English, circa 1710/1714, the miniature inside by Charles Boit (1662-1727), signed and inscribed on the counter-enamel 'Ætatis suæ 52 C Boit pinx' Flattened oval plain gold box, the slightly raised cover centred by a scrolling reserve with foliate mirrored initials 'AS' on a matted ground, the inside of the lid lined with a gold panel inset with a finely painted oval enamel miniature of a gentleman with long powdered wig, wearing armour and a white cravat knotted ' à la Steinkirk ', within a reeded border, reeded rims, the gold hinge attached with four gold screws 2 7/8 in. (72 mm.) wide, the miniature 2 in. (51 mm.) high
A RARE QUEEN ANNE GOLD SNUFF-BOX INSET WITH AN ENAMEL MINIATURE English, circa 1710/1714, the miniature inside by Charles Boit (1662-1727), signed and inscribed on the counter-enamel 'Ætatis suæ 52 C Boit pinx' Flattened oval plain gold box, the slightly raised cover centred by a scrolling reserve with foliate mirrored initials 'AS' on a matted ground, the inside of the lid lined with a gold panel inset with a finely painted oval enamel miniature of a gentleman with long powdered wig, wearing armour and a white cravat knotted ' à la Steinkirk ', within a reeded border, reeded rims, the gold hinge attached with four gold screws 2 7/8 in. (72 mm.) wide, the miniature 2 in. (51 mm.) high
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