Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The lid enclosed in a brass collar decorated with beading and interwoven oval lattice banding. The centre with a leaf and shell opening catch. The rectangular, slightly waisted body decorated with a variety of wild flowers. The underside marked 'VP' for Veuve Perrin'.
Date circa 1790.
Height 1 1/2 inches, 4cm.
Width 3 1/4 inches, 8cm.
Depth 2 1/4 inches, 6cm.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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