Furniture and Works of Art - 13th May 2008

Lot 111

An early 19th century treen 'frog' snuff box

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £360

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Description

An early 19th century treen 'frog' snuff box, with allover herringbone incisions, the base with a hinged cover, later bead eyes, 1.5in (4cm) h, 3.5in (9cm) l. See Pinto, Treen and other wooden bygones, pl.368, X, for a similar example.