A mid-19th century papier-mâché snuff box, featuring a finely painted portrait of a man on the lid. Snuff boxes of this type were both functional and decorative, often reflecting the artistic craftsmanship and stylistic preferences of the period. While the precise origin is unconfirmed, the design and technique suggest a likely French origin.
Origin: Likely French
Period/Style: Mid-19th Century Decorative Arts
Date: c.1860
Material: Papier-mâché, paint
Dimensions: 2cm height x 10cm diameter
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A mid-19th century papier-mâché snuff box, featuring a finely painted portrait of a man on the lid. Snuff boxes of this type were both functional and decorative, often reflecting the artistic craftsmanship and stylistic preferences of the period. While the precise origin is unconfirmed, the design and technique suggest a likely French origin.
Origin: Likely French
Period/Style: Mid-19th Century Decorative Arts
Date: c.1860
Material: Papier-mâché, paint
Dimensions: 2cm height x 10cm diameter
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