"Burr Maple Snuff Box With An Erotic Secret. French, Early 19th Century."
A burr maple snuff box with an erotic secret.French, early 19th century.
Measures 8.2cm in diameter.
The lid is decorated with a pressed image of the ‘Arc De Triomphe Du Carousel’ in Paris. The box opens to reveal an unassuming snuff compartment, however a keen eye will spot a seem running around the base, which unscrews to expose a voyeuristic view of an amorous couple in bed.
The box remains in fine condition with just a couple of historic cracks to the painted miniature.
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