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Learn MoreEnglish Gold and Hardstone Snuff Box
- This luxuriant gold and hardstone snuff box dates to the mid-18th century
- Crafted in England, it features Rococo-style cagework
- The hinged lid allows one easy access to the snuff stored within
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Snuff-taking was a popular habit of all classes from the 17th through 19th centuries, and the materials used to craft snuff boxes varied widely. Whereas snuff boxes for. . .
Snuff-taking was a popular habit of all classes from the 17th through 19th centuries, and the materials used to craft snuff boxes varied widely. Whereas snuff boxes for the middle classes were typically made from more ordinary materials such as papier-mâché, tin, wood and even potato pulp, for the upper classes there was hardly a limit to the artistry involved. This gold and hardstone box represents one of the finest examples of the period.
Mid-18th century
1 3/8" high x 1" diameter
Period: | 18th Century |
Origin: | England |
Type: | Snuff/Tobacco Boxes |
Style: | Rococo |
Depth: | 1.0 in. (2.54 cm) |
Width: | 1.0 in. (2.54 cm) |
Height: | 1.38 in. (3.49 cm) |
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