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Dome Shaped Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Dome Shaped Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box

19th century
Description

An interesting dome shaped hand painted papier mache snuff box possibly French Circa 1850. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing

1820 to 1850 France

Good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.4cm (1.73")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Papier Mache Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA629911
Dealers Internal Reference
2175
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Description
An interesting dome shaped hand painted papier mache snuff box possibly French Circa 1850. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing

1820 to 1850 France

Good condition. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Height
4.4cm (1.73")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Papier Mache Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA629911
Dealers Internal Ref
2175
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A small dome-shaped papier-mache snuff box painted green with hand-painted floral motifs and scroll detailing.
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Archive I A small dome-shaped papier-mache snuff box painted green with hand-painted floral motifs and scroll detailing.

Dome Shaped Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box

Archive II A small dome-shaped papier-mache snuff box painted green with hand-painted floral motifs and scroll detailing. View II
Archive III A small dome-shaped papier-mache snuff box painted green with hand-painted floral motifs and scroll detailing. View III
Archive IV A small dome-shaped papier-mache snuff box painted green with hand-painted floral motifs and scroll detailing. View IV
Archive V A small dome-shaped papier-mache snuff box painted green with hand-painted floral motifs and scroll detailing. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A small dome-shaped papier-mache snuff box painted green with hand-painted floral motifs and scroll detailing.
Dome Shaped Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box
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A small dome-shaped papier-mache snuff box painted green with hand-painted floral motifs and scroll detailing.
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Papier-mache snuff boxes gained widespread popularity across Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries as light, durable vessels for carrying powdered tobacco. Manufacturers in Britain, France, and Russia developed lacquering and painting techniques to transform compressed paper pulp into detailed decorative items.

These boxes were constructed by layering sheets of paper soaked in paste or moulding paper pulp under high pressure. Once dry, the structure was coated with dark lacquer or varnish, hand-painted with oils or tempera, and sealed with protective clear finishes.

Authentic period pieces display tight-fitting friction lids, subtle craquelure or light surface wear within the lacquer, and fine hand-painted detailing. They feel surprisingly solid for paper-based objects and often feature dark interior varnishes or gilded accent lines.

Small antique boxes are ideal for vignette styling on coffee tables, bookshelves, or bedside stands. Placing them atop stacked art books or alongside brass decorative items highlights their hand-painted colours and intricate pattern work.

Keep papier-mache items in dry environments, away from direct moisture, heat sources, and strong sunlight. Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water or chemical polish which can dissolve historical lacquers and lift painted pigments.
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