Lot 59

An Early 18th Century North European Boxwood Snuff Box of circular form. The domed lid carved in low relief with an alter scene depicting monstrance flanked by candlesticks above a hinged lid emblazoned with a heart, defined against a pitted ground and framed by chip carved borders. The underside with a folksy scene; a naive depiction of an ox pulling a plough with drover beneath a large five point star, with fallowed ground with initials ”I.G”, 2¾” (7 cm) in diameter.

Sold for: £1000

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Description

An Early 18th Century North European Boxwood Snuff Box of circular form. The domed lid carved in low relief with an alter scene depicting monstrance flanked by candlesticks above a hinged lid emblazoned with a heart, defined against a pitted ground and framed by chip carved borders. The underside with a folksy scene; a naive depiction of an ox pulling a plough with drover beneath a large five point star, with fallowed ground with initials ”I.G”, 2¾” (7 cm) in diameter.