Lot 422

6 19th Century Snuff Boxes Horn, Tortoise, Inlay

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Lot of 6 19th century and later snuff and match boxes. Includes: early 19th century tortoise shell snuff box with button release, rectangular, paper lines, raised on 4 bone ball feet, 1 x 2.75 x 1.25 inches; carved horn rectangular snuff box with fine inlay at lid, 0.5 x 2.75 x 1.5 inches; wooden snug box with ovate inlay, 0.5 x 3.25 x 2 inches; black lacquer snuff box with inlay, 0.75 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches; black lacquer snuff box with abalone inlay, 0.75 x 2.75 x 1.5 inches; metal matchbox with scrolling motif at lid, 0.5 x 3 x 1.75 inches.

Condition

in overall good antique condition, apart from abalone inlay loss. Matchbox with bent hinge. Abrasions and accretions consistent with age and use. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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