Antique French Crystal Snuffbox, 19th Century

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Elegant antique crystal box (formerly a snuffbox, which you can use as a jewelry box, for example, or as such, … Read more Elegant antique crystal box (formerly a snuffbox, which you can use as a jewelry box, for example, or as such, of course), late 19th, early 20th century.

Rectangular in shape with softened corners, thick crystal of exceptional clarity with a high refractive index, creating striking plays of light.
Panels with a "queen's lace" cut, featuring eight-pointed stars alternating with diamond-point cuts and vertical fluting.
Removable lid with a double cigarette slot.
Rim with regularly spaced crenellated cut.
The top of the lid echoes the body's motifs.
Sharp, wheel-polished edges.

A good size and weighty, made of high-quality crystal.

In very good condition.

12 x 10 x 8.5 cm See less