Turned Boxwood Snuff Treen, Late 19th C, Amazing Model

Beautiful object, soap shaped, well in the hands, from turned and hollowed boxwood; a snuffbox with two uses: pinch, shake. The turner gave it the shape of a big "onion" watch, an ergonomic shape that adapts to all vest pockets, lid opens by one molding mustache shaped , weir is blocked with help of a turned bone zipper, once attached by a fine cord.
French Populaire art, 2nd half of 19th century
Good condition, one little chip glued on back, off the weir: (photo) Take a good look at our photos.
Dimensions: 10cm x 7.8cmd x 3cm.
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- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.