A 19th century Eastern silver and gem set table snuff box, the hinged lid engraved and worked in relief with a pair of birds flanking their nest within a serpentine rectangular panel, lavishly highlighted with native mine cut rubies, emeralds and sapphires, further seed pearl highlights. 118gm. 8.2 x 6.2 x 1.8 cm. Two gems absent. Note: no diamonds present.