This super quality engine turned round snuff box was made towards the end of the Georgian period c. 1830. It is fitted with a high karat gold stop hinge, central unmonogrammed escutcheon and thumb lift. The lid, top and underside have been turned in a bullseye fashion. It is in excellent original condition with original finish and fittings. The snuff box is 2 3/4" in diameter and is about 3/4" thick.
Stock number SA2A-226
BEAUTIFUL SNUFF OR TOBACCO BOX IN PAPER MACHE AND METAL WITH NICE ENGLISH ENGRAVING IN THE WILLIAM HOGARTH STYLE WITH SEVERAL CHARACTERS SNIFFING, WITH SMALL SPOON IN BONE OR IVORY INSIDE. WITH SLIGHT DAMAGES AND SOME CRACKS IN THE ENGRAVING (OR HAND PAINTING?) BUT RIGHTLY CORRECT
RARE PIPE OR MOUTHPIECE ALSO ENGLISH IN "MERSCHAUMROHR" WITH MOUTHPIECE IN BONE OR IVORY REPRESENTING A BOY SHINE WITH LIGHT DAMAGES.
BEAUTIFUL 19th CENTURY SET FOR COLLECTORS OF THE ART OF SMOKING
BOX SIZES10CM
PIPE SIZES 12CM
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