λA George II silver-mounted tortoise shell snuff box

λA George II silver-mounted tortoise shell snuff box,

maker's mark RW, unidentified, London circa 1750,

the shell with a plain mount, the hinged cover with chased foliate scroll decoration and with a monogram, length 8.3cm.

Provenance: purchased from Christie's South Kensington, 5 December 2000.

For maker's mark see Grimwade, A., London Goldsmiths 1697-1837, Faber and Faber, 1990 edition, page 268/269 entry number 3788a.

This lot is sold with a Cites Article 10 Certificate, number 608533/01.