No. 98595621

Snuff box (2) - Rosewood - pair Rosewood Snuff Boxes
No. 98595621

Snuff box (2) - Rosewood - pair Rosewood Snuff Boxes
Antique French Rosewood Snuff Boxes
1. Antique Depose French rosewood snuff box, presented in lovely condition and finished with white metal mounts on the front (possibly silver). The design includes two protective end strips Depose plaque to the lid. A cleverly concealed hinge allows the box to open smoothly and close with a secure, tight seal—ensuring it remains safely shut, even when carried in a pocket.
2.Antique Depose French rosewood snuff box, presented in lovely condition and finished with gilded metal mounts on the front. (possibly silver). The design includes two protective end metal on the sides.
A cleverly concealed hinge allows the box to open smoothly and close with a secure, tight seal—ensuring it remains safely shut, even when carried in a pocket.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, snuff boxes such as this were refined personal accessories, used to store powdered or granulated snuff, often shared in social settings as a mark of taste and sophistication.
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Height 2 cm
Width 7.2 cm
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Height 2 cm
Width 6 cm
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