Of Steinbock horn the oval lidded box with fluted sides and an end thumb grip,

the lid and verso each molded with a seated ibex between trees and before mountains,

the rim with unmarked silver mounts gilded to the interior

Condition:

Very good to excellent with normal softening to the details of the lid carving,

the carving verso quite crisp;

wear consistent to age and usage of the silver mounts

Ref : Sotheby's Of Royal Descent, London, 24 February, 2015, Lot 10, for a similar box

2” High x 2-7/8 Long

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#6151

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Silver-Mounted Molded Steinbock Horn Snuff Box, Scottish, Germany, 18th Century, lid & base with seated ibex before mountains