Antique Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, Europe, Circa 1900

Description

Antique mother of pearl veneered wooden box.

Europe, like France, circa 1900 ( or earlier ).



This is a PRETTY … more Antique mother of pearl veneered wooden box.

Europe, like France, circa 1900 ( or earlier ).



This is a PRETTY and UNIQUE snuff box ( tobacco box ) ( patch box ).

ALL hand crafted : mahogany wood, added mother of pearl veneer ( thin cuts of mother of pearl layer ), and engraved in the mother of pearl, in flowers motifs and music instruments and fill silver in the mother of pearl engraving.

Very high quality detail, excellent hand work.

Open for 2 compartments ( very unusual ).

Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the piece.

Dimensions :

H : 2 inches ( 5 cm )

W : 3 inches ( 7.5 cm )

Depth : 2.25 inches ( 6 cm )

Weight : 2.8 oz ( 78 grams ) less