Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Inset Brass Plaque c.1800

A fine quality tortoise shell snuff box with a front brass plaque inscribed” cupid once upon a bed of roses laid his heavy head. luckless urchin not to see within the leaves of a slumbering tree. The bee awoke with temper wild then bewildered stung the child” with a wonderful quality decorated back. In good original condition, colour and patination.