Set of two pocket snuffboxes as follows: - Lot 258

  2. Result
  3. Set of two pocket snuffboxes as follows: - Lot 258
  4. Lot n° 258 
Lot n° 258
Go to lot
Estimation :
150 - 200 EUR
Result without fees
Result : 150EUR
Set of two pocket snuffboxes as follows: - Lot 258
Set of two pocket snuffboxes as follows: -A turned wood snuffbox of circular lenticular shape Decorated with cut brass motifs, creating a central monstrance, supported by two church candlesticks and flowering vases. Two opposing hearts at the hinge. Surrounding radiating garland with engraved festoon. Hinged recessed lid. Body covered with silk and passementerie and small embroidery under the lid. Brittany, early 19th century Diameter: 8 cm Condition: remains of cleaning product and verdigris on the hinge. -A circular lenticular snuffbox in turned burr wood. Decorated with brass cut-out motifs creating a central monstrance, flanked by two church candlesticks, flowering vases and opposing hearts at the hinge. Cut brass fleur-de-lys border. Hinged recessed lid. Bears a "1804" date. Brittany, early 19th century Diameter: 9.4 cm Condition: numerous fleur-de-lys missing around the rim and another decoration around the lid, cleaning product residue, verdigris on the hinge, red stains. Ref: "Arts populaires de Bretagne", Philippe le Stum, Editions Ouest-France, page 86
My orders
Sale information
Sales conditions
Return to catalogue