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German 18th Century Silver And Hardwood Snuff Box

About the Item

Wonderful carved German or Austrian snuff box hunting motive and silver mounting. Carved to fit "hand in glove." Provenance: Exhibited at the Dome Museum in Salzburg, Cat. no.: 76.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1740s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Copenhagen, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1063 intet nummer i Podio1stDibs: LU101361245858
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