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ANTIQUE #SA1165923

An Antique Carved Snuff Box - Depicting Two Figures

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

This is an interesting snuff box, the lid is carved with two figures - a gentleman who is wearing a top hat, jacket and trousers and is carrying a stick and a second man also wearing a hat, jacket and trousers, carrying a whip. This scene could refer to a riding or coaching scene a man with a crop or whip and a gentleman - similar to popular scenes in the early 1800s or it could be a satirical caricature.
 
the lid has  a good clear carving giving a 3D effect.
 
The snuff box measures 8.8cm w x 2.2cm h.
 
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1165923
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique SA1165923 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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Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD