01-14-201201-14-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2579BBoston
January 14, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Circular Snuff Boxes

Sell one like this
$296$250
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2579BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 14, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Two Circular Snuff Boxes, a late 18th/early 19th century ivory and tortoiseshell example, ivory body with shell lid, dia. 2, and a gold- or gilt-metal-mounted lacquer and tortoiseshell-lined example, with dark red lacquer ground with fine white line decoration, reeded metal framing, the lid set to center with a small fabric and wire flower bouquet under glass, dia. 3 in.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

gilt-metal-mounted lacquer, metal framing