Antique Furniture - 16th May 2006

Lot 55

An early 19th century French circular walnut snuff box

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £260

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Description

An early 19th century French circular walnut snuff box, the 'pressed' cover depicting Masonic symbols, the interior tortoiseshell lined, 3.25in (8.3cm) d. See Evan-Thomas, Owen. Domestic Utensils of Wood. Plate 41 for a similar example.