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ANTIQUE #SA1120967

Antique Treen Boat Shaped Snuff Box

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Opus Antiques

This is an unusual fruitwood  c19th puzzle snuff box, usually they are in the shape of a bird, but this example has a womens face and head so in the shape of a boat with a women''s figurehead. Offering protection from harsh seas.
 
The lid swings sideways and then the bottom section of the lid pulls down and then swings sideways to access the contents.
 
The snuff box measures 14.8cm l x 3.5cm w x 7.2cm h.
 
Own a piece of history
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1120967
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique SA1120967 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Opus Antiques
Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD