The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts

The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 1187. Enamel Snuff Box with Concealed Erotic Scenes, Probably German, Late 18th Century.

Enamel Snuff Box with Concealed Erotic Scenes, Probably German, Late 18th Century

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Auction Closed

January 19, 09:11 PM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,500 USD

Lot Details

Description

Enamel Snuff Box with Concealed Erotic Scenes

Probably German

Late 18th Century


Rectangular, the exterior painted with sprays of flowers on white ground, the interior cover with a portrait of a lady at her toilette, the cover further opening to reveal two erotic bedroomscenes.

Length: 3 3/8 inches

8.6 cm

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