Rare 19th Century French Porcelain Snuff Box – Harp Form – Hand Painted

Rare 19th Century French Porcelain Snuff Box – Harp Form – Hand Painted

An unusual and highly decorative late 19th-century French porcelain snuff box, beautifully modelled in the rare form of a harp.

The piece is finely hand-painted with a romantic scene of lovers in a landscape, adding to its charm and collectability.

Description

This elegant snuff box showcases excellent craftsmanship, with detailed painting and an eye-catching novelty form. Pieces of this type were both functional and decorative, reflecting the popularity of snuff-taking in the 18th century, and later became prized collectors’ items in the 19th century.

Key Details:

Origin: France

Date: Late 19th Century

Material: Porcelain

Form: Harp-shaped snuff box

Decoration: Hand-painted lovers in landscape

Measurements:

Approx. 12 cm x 6 cm x 2.7 cm

Condition:

Very Good antique condition (please see photos).

Notes:

A rare and charming novelty form snuff box, combining fine painting and unusual design — ideal for collectors of French porcelain, snuff boxes, or romantic decorative objects.

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