DIVINE PALISSANDER METAL INLAY & MOP & PEASANT PLOWING SCENIC SNUFF BOX
DIVINE PALISSANDER METAL INLAY & MOP & PEASANT PLOWING SCENIC SNUFF BOX
DIVNE French 1800’s wooden snuff box, decorated to the lid
with fine metal inlay depicting highly detailed scene: a peasant plowing with a
couple of oxen and mother of pearl inlay simulating stones. It is in great
antique condition commensurate with age, just a couple of superficial tiny
hairlines to the lateral panels due to the hinge mechanism…Very nice shape to
facilitate its use. The unusual hinge is in perfect working order, no cracks,
hairlines or repairs whatsoever. It closes tightly. MEASUREMENTS: 3 ¼” long, 1
¾” wide & ¾” thick, it weighs 44 grams.
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Very nice Austrian Guilloche Enamel and Sterling snuff box. This snuff box bares English import hallmarks. Being: London import Mark - George Stockwell for Stockwell & Co. LTD. Date letter (I) for 1926.
The box possesses a heavy gilt interior. The outside silver contains hand engraving in the neoclassical style.
In all consideration a very fine example of Guilloche Enamel and Neoclassical Engraving.
A very clean piece!
Please Note: The enamel color is slightly darker then appears by camera photo flash.
Specifics
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
- Condition: Please check pictures and read description for more details. Very good antique condition, just a couple of superficial hairlines to the lateral panels, see pictures please.