Antique Paper Mache Snuffbox Snuff Box Miniature Woman
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Antique Continental Paper Mache Small Snuffbox Snuff Box Print of a Woman in Hat For Your Small or Snuff Box Collection Offered is a beautiful and antique small, continental, paper mache (papier-mâché) snuffbox. We believe this box dates from the 1890s and was probably made in England. This is based on the fact that the box came with a piece of newspaper inside it which is dated 1894 and written in English. This antique small and dainty snuffbox is decorated with a hand colored print of a Victorian woman in the center of the lift-off lid. The print is covered with glass held by what appears to be a brass bezel. The woman is wearing a large hat with red ribbons and a dress with a high ruffled collar. The friction tight closing lid is typical of this type of snuffboxes. This is a beautiful antique box which feels right all around. Please see pictures to appreciate its beauty and authenticity. Condition: the box measures 2 3/16" in diameter and 5/8" in height (closed.). It is in excellent condition given its age and utilitarian function with no major problems. It has no repairs, splits or major loss of lacquer. However, the print has yellowed with age and has some foxing, the top of the lid has a small chip to the lacquer right at the edge (at 5 O'clock) and the lip of the bottom piece of the box has an inch and a half long break
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