CIRCA 1760

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A SISSINGHURST CASTLE FRENCH PRISONER OF WAR FRUITWOOD SNUFF BOX
CIRCA 1760
Of oval waisted form, the cover carved with a bag piper wearing a bonnet furnished with a feather, the rim of the box with a border of lunettes, the sides scored with lattice ornament
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long; 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.) deep (2)

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Lot Essay

The inspiration for the subject on the cover of this box is taken from Abraham Bloemaert's (1564-1651), painting of a piper. Sissinghurst Castle was used as a prisoner of war camp for French soldiers between 1756 and 1763.

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