Lot Essay
For a discussion on treen tobacco rasps see Edward H. Pinto, Treen and other wooden Bygones, London, 1969, section XXII, pl. 371-7.
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EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Details
A FRENCH BOXWOOD SNUFF RASP
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Carved with the sacred heart motif and heraldic shield above two love birds clasping feathery wisps amidst fruiting vines, the reverse with a metal grater and dog head finial
8¼ in. (21 cm.) high
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Carved with the sacred heart motif and heraldic shield above two love birds clasping feathery wisps amidst fruiting vines, the reverse with a metal grater and dog head finial
8¼ in. (21 cm.) high
Provenance
With Solomon Stodel, Amsterdam, April 1994.
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