A Charles II silver tobacco box apparently unmarked, circa 1675

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A Charles II silver tobacco box apparently unmarked, circa 1675 Plain oval, the cover applied with an openwork plaque chased in the centre with a portrait bust of Charles I facing right, within plain frame engraved with the motto 'VIVAT REX CURRAT LEX FLORET GREX' surmounted by a royal crown supported by two winged putti and with sun in splendour above and inscribed 'VIDEO', the border further pierced and engraved with the emblems of France, England, Scotland and Ireland within scrolling foliage, length 8cm, weight 3.3oz. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A Charles II silver tobacco box apparently unmarked, circa 1675

Lot 0039

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