Lot 828
  • 828

PAPIER-MACHÉ SNUFF BOX, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
80 - 100 USD
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Description

  • wood
  • Diameter 3 3/4 in.
Cover with a satirical scene of a Jewish peddler entitled Raising the Wind.

Condition

cover with four splits to rim, border with some in-painting, a few minor chips to scene; base with small loss to flange, chips to edges and base
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