Lot 459
  • 459

A German lacquered papier mâché snuff box, Brunswick circa 1830

Estimate
150 - 250 GBP
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Description

  • papier mache
painted with a village pastor preparing to mount his horse, together with a gold-mounted amber cigarette holder, probably English, mid-19th century, in original case (3)

Condition

Lacquer box: Chip to base rim; the overall surface with some abrasions and crackling. Amber cigarette holder: Very good condition; the case with considerable time wear.
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