23rd Sep, 2024 11:00
The House & Garden Sale
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A collection of four antique snuff boxes
The lot to comprise an 1830s circular snuff box, the lid with a hand-painted portrait of the Georgina Duchess of Devonshire, the underside decorated with a hand-painted floral spray; an 1830s Russian lacquered snuff box, the lid with a hand-painted scene of peasants dancing; a 19th century lacquered snuff box with a hand-painted lid depicting a lady reading to her dog; and a circular snuff box with a hand-painted scene titled Life in London.
(4)
Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £200
The lot to comprise an 1830s circular snuff box, the lid with a hand-painted portrait of the Georgina Duchess of Devonshire, the underside decorated with a hand-painted floral spray; an 1830s Russian lacquered snuff box, the lid with a hand-painted scene of peasants dancing; a 19th century lacquered snuff box with a hand-painted lid depicting a lady reading to her dog; and a circular snuff box with a hand-painted scene titled Life in London.
(4)
In generally good condition with some light craquelure across the painted surfaces.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 23rd Sep, 2024
To include Fine Decorative Furniture, Paintings, Works of Art and Garden Ornament
Viewing
Friday 20 September
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 21 September
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 22 September
10:00 - 15:00
