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A French pressed burr maple snuff box, early 19th century
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A French pressed burr maple snuff box, early 19th century

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A French pressed burr maple snuff box, early 19th century
the cover depicting a side profile equestrian portrait of Henri IV, inscribed to the outer edge, tortoiseshell lining -- 3 1/8in. (8cm.) diameter
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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.

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Edward H.Pinto, Treen and Other Wooden Bygones, Bell and Hyman, London 1969. Section XXII, similar example illustrated plate 365, figure L.

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