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Reference:SC143
Description:
A penwork large snuff box with a picture of a grand house on the top
and a complex pattern of interwoven roses, thistles, and shamrocks,
symbolizing England, Scotland and Ireland all around. The quality of
the work is high with the pattern continuing over the integrated
Scottish hinge. (see Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, and Society, 1700--1880
Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly, ISBN: 0764316885 figure 218).
Origin: Scotland.
Circa: 1840
Materials: Wood
Size: 4"on the widest point. 10cm.
Condition: Very
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