Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Of circular form, the pull-off cover finely decorated with a cupid and bee amongst rose flowers.
CUPID ONCE, UPON A BED
OF ROSES, LAID HIS WEARY HEAD.
LUCKLESS URCHIN, NOT TO SEE
WITHIN THE LEAVES A SLUMBERING BEE.
THE BEE AWAK'D - WITH ANGER WILD
THE BEE AWAK'D & STUNG THE CHILD.
The back decorated with a roundel of fruiting vine and central flower.
The horn top and base with markings very similar to tortoiseshell.
In very good condition with no damage or repair.
Diameter 2,15/16" or 75mm.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century
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English Pressed Horn Snuff Box Love Token Signed W. Wilson
