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George III Papier Mache Lacquered Pill or Snuff Box C. 1780
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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George III Papier Mache Lacquered Pill or Snuff Box C. 1780

18th century
Description

George III Papier Mache Lacquered Pill Or Snuff Box

With fine gilt & hand painted decoration depicting a dog & hare c. 1780. The exterior is in good condition. The interior rim has slight losses but the lid locates securely.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

Please contact us if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Georgian Papier Mache Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1052608
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AS1016
Description
George III Papier Mache Lacquered Pill Or Snuff Box

With fine gilt & hand painted decoration depicting a dog & hare c. 1780. The exterior is in good condition. The interior rim has slight losses but the lid locates securely.

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
fig 1. A circular Georgian papier-mache snuff box featuring a green lacquered lid decorated with a hand-painted scene of a dog and hare within a gilt border.
fig 1. George III Papier Mache Lacquered Pill or Snuff Box C. 1780

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

Please contact us if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Georgian Papier Mache Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052608
Dealers Internal Ref
AS1016
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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Archive I A circular Georgian papier-mache snuff box featuring a green lacquered lid decorated with a hand-painted scene of a dog and hare within a gilt border.

George III Papier Mache Lacquered Pill Or Snuff Box c. 1780

Archive II A circular Georgian papier-mache snuff box featuring a green lacquered lid decorated with a hand-painted scene of a dog and hare within a gilt border. View II
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The Old Dairy
Manor Road
Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2023
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 107
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Location: The Old Dairy, Manor Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6HZ, United Kingdom
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A circular Georgian papier-mache snuff box featuring a green lacquered lid decorated with a hand-painted scene of a dog and hare within a gilt border.
George III Papier Mache Lacquered Pill Or Snuff Box c. 1780
Ref: SA1052608
A circular Georgian papier-mache snuff box featuring a green lacquered lid decorated with a hand-painted scene of a dog and hare within a gilt border.
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During the 18th century, lightweight papier-mache snuff boxes were popular personal accessories across Europe, designed to store powdered tobacco and decorated with lacquerwork or miniature paintings.

These items were made by pressing paper pulp or layered paper sheets into moulds, which were then baked, hardened, oiled, and finished with varnish or lacquer to ensure durability.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-painted artwork, natural age-related surface craquelure, lightweight construction, and soft wear along the rim join consistent with hand craftsmanship.

Small decorative boxes can be displayed on a bookshelf, curated tray, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary art and books to add historical texture to modern rooms.

Keep papier-mache objects away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and moisture, dusting them gently with a dry, soft cloth while avoiding liquid cleaners.
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