Set of 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings Antique Vanity Accessories so typical of the period

so typical of the period

There is historic riveted repair to the base and rim and slight damage to the rim

these are compatible with age and do not impact on appeal of this beautiful box

Width:   12

The condition of this item is excellent and the quality of the carving superb

Set of 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings Antique Vanity Accessories so typical of the periodA superb set of 18th Century important serpent engravings most probably from Albertus Seba's rare publication 'Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio et Iconibus Artificiosissimis Expressio per Universam Physices Historiam'. A rough translation from the Latin title 'A careful description & exceedingly artistic expression in pictures of the exceedingly rich treasury of nature throughout the entire history of natural science. This