Rare Antique snuff box made of shell, that giving it a deep amber colour. The snuff is mounted with a fine early hand painted portrait miniature of a young man in a gold frame, dated 1812 and signed by E. Lami. Watercolor on ivory. Very good condition for age and type. Superbly preserved. The portrait is in extraordinary shape. The snuff box has little signs of wear. An important and rare miniature on ivory!
Diameter: ~ 2 3/4”
High: ~ 3/4"