"Snuffbox Round Box Amboyna Tortoiseshell Collection Max Descaves 1848 19th"
Round box or snuffbox in amboyna burl, tortoiseshell interior, from the collection of Max Descaves*, from the 1848 19th century. This box is in good condition, good quality. Collection label inside. A note: some scratches and slight wear of time, see photos. * Victor Max Descaves (1899-1959) is the son of the chronicler and naturalist writer Lucien Decaves. He was a literary journalist, frequented Montparnasse and conducted an interview with Céline in 1932, an author then unknown. His collection of objects and paintings was dispersed during public sales. Dimensions Diameter 8.9 cm Dimensions thickness 2 cm Reference: E10 654 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com 
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