Lot 235
  • 235

A LARGE FRENCH PARCEL-GILT SIVER SNUFF BOX, PROBABLY ALBERT BOULANGER, PARIS, 1844-1854 | A large French parcel-gilt siver snuff box, probably Albert Boulanger, Paris, 1844-1854

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • Long. 15 cm, 127 g ; 6 in., 4oz 2dwt
the stick opening on a small compartment for tobacco and its grater, the barrel opening on a larger compartment

Condition

In overall very good condition. Marked on the oval smaller compartment rim and on pistol handle. Unusual and attractive pattern.
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