Victorian Irish novelty silver table snuff box in the form o...

Victorian Irish novelty silver table snuff box in the form of an elephant, the standing animal with detailed facial features, legs and tail, ivory tusks, the hinged cover opening to reveal a metal liner, mounted on a later rectangular wooden base, marks rubbed to the underside of the cover, the base 7.5 " long, height overall height 5.25" - * The underside of the elephant bears hallmarks and registration number, but as fixed to the stand it is not possible to view clearly, possibly Dublin 1839 as guidance ** Ivory submission reference GFYMVPK8

Estimate:£800

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