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Early 19th Century Georgian Burr Birch Pocket Snuff Box, England, circa 1820

$475
£353.11
€413.38
CA$664.32
A$741.73
CHF 386.91
MX$9,120.71
NOK 4,883.26
SEK 4,597.42
DKK 3,083.78
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About the Item

A very handsome early 19th century Georgian pocket snuff box, the richly figured burr birch case inlaid with ebony stringing and an ebony shield-shaped cartouche, the functioning lid opening on wooden hinges to a grained interior. The exterior exhibiting a fine mellow patina overall.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Birch,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Exhibiting a fine mellow patina overall, minor losses to hinges & stringing, all consistent with its age, materials & use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728322268872

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