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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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765. A Lot of Two Snuff Boxes

A lot of two snuff boxes with figurative decorations, the first an oriental lacquer box with a hinged lid, with a scene in gilt on the lid with a building and three figures surrounded by foliage, with the faces and hands in a naturalistic color, measuring 3" x 2-1/8" x 1-1/4"H. The second is a rectangular shaped box with ovoid ends measuring approx. 3-1/4" x 2" x 1"H, of carved wood held together by metal bands, pins and hinges, with the hatch-door lid inset with a small brass figure holding a horn.



75/125   Sold $28.75
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