19th Century Historical and Military Rarities
Thu, May 23, 2024 12:00PM EDT
![[SNUFF BOX]. Hand-Made French Snuff Box of “The Duelists.” ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3529/35299086.jpeg?t=1VRZER)
Lot 228
[SNUFF BOX]. Hand-Made French Snuff Box of “The Duelists.” ...
Estimate: $500 - $700
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| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[SNUFF BOX]. Hand-Made French Snuff Box of ?The Duelists.? [France, ca. 1810]. This very rare circular wooden snuff box has a hand-made lid illustrated with an unknown and rarely encountered medium, a silvered surface with clear appliqu? transfer and aquatint. Approximately 3 ?? in diameter, ?? high. The image depicts French Hussards participating in a forbidden yet popular activity between battles: a duel! The box, with a tarnished brass edge, shows some surface wear and occasional chipping. Good. This unusual box has undeniable charm.
