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Early 19th Century Berlin Iron Tobacco Box with Griffin Decoration

$5,800per item
£4,362.99per item
€5,054.32per item
CA$8,176.80per item
A$9,093.15per item
CHF 4,771.80per item
MX$110,886.55per item
NOK 60,317.29per item
SEK 56,549.86per item
DKK 37,724.85per item
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About the Item

Rectangular Berlin iron tobacco box dating to the early 19th century, richly adorned with intricate ornamental detail. The pyramidal lid is topped by a finial shaped like a pinecone. Resting on sculpted lion paw feet, the casket is decorated with fine scrollwork throughout. Each long side features two opposing griffins flanking a central torch motif.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.69 in (17 cm)Width: 6.89 in (17.51 cm)Depth: 4.33 in (11 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Berlin Iron
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 078-08161stDibs: LU1025446289362

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