{"product_id":"draft-19","title":"Antique English Tshell Trinket Snuff Box with Silver Cartouche \u0026 Bone Feet, c. 1900–1920 – 3”W","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful diminutive antique English tortoiseshell box with wonderfully rich mottling and an elegant slightly domed lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior is veneered in richly figured tortoiseshell with deep brown, amber and honey coloration, accented by fine metal stringing and a small silver cartouche centered on the lid. The box stands on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour tiny bone feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retains its original-style push-button clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening the hinged lid reveals a particularly charming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue paper interior decorated with tiny gold star-like motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, framed by a gilt border. The contrast between the dark tortoiseshell exterior and jewel-toned interior gives this small piece wonderful presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally intended as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esnuff, trinket, cufflink or small personal box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, today it would be beautiful for rings, small jewelry, desk treasures or simply displayed as part of a collection of antique boxes and dressing-table accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3” W × 1.5” D × 1” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tortoiseshell veneer over wood, silver cartouche, bone feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1900–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good antique condition. Exterior presents beautifully, all four bone feet are present, and clasp functions properly. Interior shows age-related wear and patina consistent with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillian Grey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210401861839,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/693EF1BA-8872-49EE-9A43-6C3238F99D0C.jpg?v=1790712232","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/products\/draft-19","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}