Wooden box for snuff(?), possibly for buttons or p

Made:
1771-1800 in France
maker:
Unknown
Wooden box for snuff(?), possibly for buttons or pins etc

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Wooden box for snuff(?), possibly for buttons or pins etc
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Wooden box for snuff(?), possibly for buttons or pins etc., decorated with red and gilt floral design, probably English or French, 1771-1800

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A75668
Materials:
wood, soft
Measurements:
height 46 mm
length 102 mm
width 75 mm
type:
snuff boxes

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