Lot 732
AN EARLY CHARLES II OVAL TOBACCO BOX
the detachable cover engraved with a coat of arms within a laurel wreath and ribbon tied cartouche, maker's mark "SN" in a heart-shaped punch with pellets and a mullet*, London 1664**; 4" (10 cms) long; 3.5 oz
*See Jacksons Revised, pp128 for the maker's mark.
**This may be the earliest recorded fully hallmarked English silver tobacco box.
