THIS LITTLE INDIVIDUAL SNUFF BOX IS BLACK LACQUERED PAPIER-MACHE FROM THE GEORGIAN PERIOD
CIRCA 1715-1830 IT HAS PEWTER STRING INLAY AND A PEWTER OVAL CARTOUCHE ON THE LID. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED
HINGE AND CONSIDERING THE AGE AND USE IN GOOD CONDITION BUT NOT PERFECT.
THE PICTURES ARE OF THE TOP, BOTTOM, SIDE VIEW AND INTERIOR.
Antique Large Early Faux Tortoise Shell Paper Mache' Snuff Box
with Hinged Lid & Embossed Decoration
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Most of our items come from estates and small auctions within 30 or 40 miles from my house. We do our very best to describe the
condition
, but it is very important that you look at all of our images, as they should the best way to determine the degree of your interest. Please ask us if you need additional photos or information, we will do our best to get them to you.
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We will be selling several unique antique faux tortoise shell pieces that would be great additions to any collections, so please check our other sales.
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Offered for this sale is a very interesting faux tortoise shell snuff box constructed of paper mache'.
Some very light chips (normal wear) to the edges. The hinged lid closes very nicely.
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SIZE - 3 3/4" x 1 5/8" x 1 1/4"
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