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Rare Pair of Papier Mache Stobwasser Table Snuff Boxes
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Rare Pair of Papier Mache Stobwasser Table Snuff Boxes

18th century
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Fine and rare pair of Papier Mache Stobwasser table snuff boxes of large size depicting William IV and Queen Adelaide. This pair of snuff boxes sold at Graves, Son and Pilcher Hove for 4,000 in 1997. German 1830

Height 1.5" 4

Width 5.5" 14

Depth 5.5" 14

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Stobwasser Papier Mache Box to the Georgian era.

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

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Fine and rare pair of Papier Mache Stobwasser table snuff boxes of large size depicting William IV and Queen Adelaide. This pair of snuff boxes sold at Graves, Son and Pilcher Hove for 4,000 in 1997. German 1830
fig 1. A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman.
fig 1. Rare Pair of Papier Mache Stobwasser Table Snuff Boxes

Height 1.5" 4

Width 5.5" 14

Depth 5.5" 14

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Stobwasser Papier Mache Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154856
Dealers Internal Ref
2346
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Archive I A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman.

Rare Pair of Papier Mache Stobwasser Table Snuff Boxes

Archive II A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman. View II
Archive III A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman. View III
Archive IV A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman. View IV
Archive V A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman. View V
Archive VI A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman. View VI
Archive VII A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman. View VIII
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A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman.
Rare pair of Papier Mache Stobwasser table snuff boxes
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A pair of circular black lacquered papier-mache table snuff boxes featuring hand-painted portraits of a noble woman writing and a decorated gentleman.
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Stobwasser snuff boxes are high-quality lacquered papier-mache containers produced primarily in Brunswick, Germany, and London during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They are world-renowned for their durable varnish finish and finely executed hand-painted miniatures on the lids.

These items were crafted by compressing layers of paper soaked in paste or varnish into moulds, which were then baked at high temperatures to create a dense, moisture-resistant material. Multiple coats of dark lacquer were applied, polished to a smooth gloss, and finished with detailed oil-painted decorations.

Authentic pieces often feature red or red-brown interior lacquering and may bear stencil marks, impressed stamps, or hand-painted numbering inside the lid or base. The exceptional clarity and artistic quality of the painted miniature portrait is also a key indicator of genuine workshop output.

They are best displayed as decorative accents on flat surfaces such as writing desks, bookshelves, or sideboards alongside leather-bound books and brass accessories. Placing them under glass cloches or in shallow display trays highlights their delicate surface details while providing protection.

Dust lightly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or pony-hair brush, avoiding wet cleaning agents or chemical solvents which can strip the protective varnish. Keep items out of direct sunlight and away from central heating sources to prevent warping, cracking, or paint degradation.
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