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Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
These antique snuff boxes would have been made by using steam to make them relatively soft and then the tops would be impressed with scenes using a metal die, note for the bottom another die would have been used to simulate engine turning. It measures approx 8.5cm wide x 5.5cm d x 1.5cm h. C1810
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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An Early 19th Century Pressed Burr Wood Rectangular Snuff Box Depicting a Village Scene
