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French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century

About the Item

The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Spencertown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 016271stDibs: LU1620210854323

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