Lot 200
200
A French carved boxwood snuff rasp cover, 18th century
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A French carved boxwood snuff rasp cover, 18th century

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A French carved boxwood snuff rasp cover, 18th century
the tapering form, carved with the figure of John the Baptist, inscribed St. JEAN BT, beneath dated 1732, the reverse with two channels, above an arched cresting with traces of a carved winged angel head, indistinct initials carved above the opening at the base -- 7½in. (19cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Edward Pinto, Treen and other Wooden Bygones, Bell & Hyman, Section XXII, plate 376.

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