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An Ormolu Mounted Mennecy Double Snuff Box in the Form of a Barrel, Circa 1740

$2,500
£1,931.68
€2,233.21
CA$3,532.68
A$3,962.14
CHF 2,074.91
MX$48,143.82
NOK 26,347.88
SEK 24,979.64
DKK 16,669.73

About the Item

The white ground floral decorated snuff box with openings at both ends, one opening revealing painted initials D.V. for Duc de Villroy.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1745
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. hinge loose at one end.
  • Seller Location:
    Spencertown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 019331stDibs: LU1620235095702

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