CHINOISERIE ENGRAVED OVAL SILVER SNUFF BOX

Oval Silver Snuff Box, early 1700's, with exceptional Chinoiserie figures & Rocaille motives engraved lid
maker mark : F.N (in rectangle), probably for Francis Nelme, (London, before 1739; declared bankrupt January 1741; son of Anthony Nelme [Grimwade, p 606])
Condition : good; wear commensurate with age; repair at hinge joint. Wt : 1.65 troy oz
# 2636 ng ........................................SOLD