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A Collection of Three English papier-mâché snuff boxes with inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl dates to the late 19th century; 1880's. The Black …
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A Collection of Three English papier-mâché snuff boxes with inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl dates to the late 19th century; 1880's. The Black lacquer papier-mâché cases forms a durable but hard shell exterior. Irregular shards of mother-of-pearl on the boxes' lid are outlined by scalloped silver wire inlay, with a mother-of-pearl embellishment in the centers. The boxes are black with opalescent hues of pink and turquoise were used for snuff or pills.
Measures:
large 3 1/2" x 2" x 1"
medium 2 7/8" x 1 3/4" x 1"
small 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 1"
In Excellent condition, shows some wear appropriate to age.
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- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 1ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mother-of-Pearl
- Paper Mache
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Onyx
- Condition Notes
- In Excellent condition, shows some wear appropriate to age. In Excellent condition, shows some wear appropriate to age. less
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