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Alate 18th/early 19th Century Prisoner of War Snuff Shoe Box
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Alate 18th/early 19th Century Prisoner of War Snuff Shoe Box

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Opus Antiques
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A good late 18th/ early 19th century Prisoner of War snuff box with sliding lid. Chip carved decoration to top and sides it has a very small hardly noticeable hairline crack on oneside at the back. Great colour and patina. It measures approx 12.5cm in length. A great addition for any antique snuff box collection.

French prisoners of war while emprisoned in England were allowed to make items which could be sold at the markets to the general public to earn themselves money. These were often exquisitely made.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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A good late 18th/ early 19th century Prisoner of War snuff box with sliding lid.
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Chip carved decoration to top and sides it has a very small hardly noticeable hairline crack on oneside at the back.
Opus Antiques

Great colour and patina. It measures approx 12.5cm in length. A great addition for any antique snuff box collection.

French prisoners of war while emprisoned in England were allowed to make items which could be sold at the markets to the general public to earn themselves money. These were often exquisitely made.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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SA318880
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pow snuff sliding lid
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Alate 18th/early 19th century Prisoner of War Snuff shoe Box
Alate 18th/early 19th century Prisoner of War Snuff shoe Box
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