Snuff box - Peppermint box, powder box with glass inner tray - Bronze or brass fire-gilded
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Antique 19th‑century bronze or brass fire‑gilded snuff/peppermint/poeder box from France, Louis XVI style, ca. 1850–1900, with a glass inner tray, measurements 5 cm high, 7.5 cm in diameter, weighing 205 g, in excellent condition with minimal wear.
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A beautifully crafted snuff box, peppermint tin, or powder box from the 19th century. Made of bronze or brass, then fire-gilded.
On the top of the lid there is a relief of a basket filled with flowers (a classic floral trophy), surrounded by a fine pattern with small stars.
The side is decorated with classical pilasters (vertical bands) between which garlands hang.
The inside features a glass inner cup with a cut star on the bottom (starburst). This was intended to protect the valuable contents (such as cosmetic powder, moist snuff, or peppermint candies) from direct contact with the metal, which could cause oxidation or discoloration.
The box closes perfectly still.
In a very beautiful, undamaged condition with normal light signs of use. See the photos.
Dimensions approximately:
Height: 5 cm
Diameter: 7.5 cm
Total weight: 205 grams
A beautifully crafted snuff box, peppermint tin, or powder box from the 19th century. Made of bronze or brass, then fire-gilded.
On the top of the lid there is a relief of a basket filled with flowers (a classic floral trophy), surrounded by a fine pattern with small stars.
The side is decorated with classical pilasters (vertical bands) between which garlands hang.
The inside features a glass inner cup with a cut star on the bottom (starburst). This was intended to protect the valuable contents (such as cosmetic powder, moist snuff, or peppermint candies) from direct contact with the metal, which could cause oxidation or discoloration.
The box closes perfectly still.
In a very beautiful, undamaged condition with normal light signs of use. See the photos.
Dimensions approximately:
Height: 5 cm
Diameter: 7.5 cm
Total weight: 205 grams
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
205 g
Style subtype
Louis XVI
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze or brass fire-gilded
Model
Peppermint box, powder box with glass inner tray
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
