27th Apr, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 77
 

77

A Papier Mâché Snuff Box and Cover, 19th century, the hinged cover with a panel depicting a...

A Papier Mâché Snuff Box and Cover, 19th century, the hinged cover with a panel depicting a horseman; A Snuff Box in the form of a Shoe, with white metal mounts and tortoiseshell cover; and Six Various 19th and 20th Century Snuff Boxes (8)

Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

Box with person on horseback painted panel is split. Some faults to the paint and staining. All papier mache except tortoiseshell shoe cover. Generally good condition with typical wear and scratching.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale (Part I), 27th Apr, 2019

Country House Sale (Part I)

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