Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The handle part slides up and the the lid slides off to get to the contents. This has an old collection labell from 2005 Belinda Gentle collection.
Her husband Rupert, was the author of Domestic Metalwork. A gallery at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is named after her. She was a lifetime student and dealer in antique brass and associated metalwork.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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Antique Treen Snuff Box - From Belinda Gentle Collection
