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Mother-Of-Pearl And Gold Snuff Box
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This charming snuff box is crafted of beautifully lustrous mother-of-pearl inlay and gold. Diminutive works of intricate artistry, snuff boxes were once considered the height of fashionable luxury in the 18th and 19th centuries. Designed to be small enough to fit in a gentleman’s waistcoat, these ornamented boxes were used to hold snuff, a popular scented tobacco. The most elegant were made using the finest materials, including gold, porcelain, tortoiseshell, enamels and mother-of-pearl — like the present objet d'art. These symbols of status were counted among the most expensive and elegant personal effects, and soon became collector's items.
19th century
3 1/8" wide by 5/8" deep by 1/4" high
- Dimensions:Height: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Width: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)Depth: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
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