Lot 293 | Period Oak
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Lot 293

A Rare & Unique Early 19th Century Polychromed Boxwood Snuff Box in the form of a Snake; Its body knotted into a figure of eight and retaining residual red paintwork. The head forming a stopper, with brass pin nail eyes and a detachable tongue, possible to serve a dose to be sniffed, 4¾” (12 cm) in length.

Sold for: £900

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Description

A Rare & Unique Early 19th Century Polychromed Boxwood Snuff Box in the form of a Snake; Its body knotted into a figure of eight and retaining residual red paintwork. The head forming a stopper, with brass pin nail eyes and a detachable tongue, possible to serve a dose to be sniffed, 4¾” (12 cm) in length.