Lot Essay
Louis XVIII. Full name Louis Xavier-Stanislas. 1755-1824. Titular King (1795-1814), King (1814-15, 1815-24). Grandson of Louis XV and brother of Louis XVI and Charles X.
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Details
A French pressed burr maple snuff box, early 19th century
the cover depicting the side profile of King Louis XVIII of France, inscribed to the outer edge LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE, with tortoiseshell lining, the underside concealing a tinted print entitled SI TU VOULAIS -- 3in. (7.6cm.) diameter
the cover depicting the side profile of King Louis XVIII of France, inscribed to the outer edge LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE, with tortoiseshell lining, the underside concealing a tinted print entitled SI TU VOULAIS -- 3in. (7.6cm.) diameter
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