Antique Boxes at the Sign of the Hygra

2 Middleton Road, London, E8 4BL, UK.
PHONE: 00 44 (0)20 7254 7074

News | Buyingemail Online History of boxes | The Schiffer Book


Small boxes
Thumb
index

Small boxes thumbnail index

 

Please click on images to enlarge

Reference: smpmsn156

Description: A papier mâché snuff box with a hand colored print, representing bear baiting. Although a subject which may offend modern sensitivities, it is nevertheless a part of social history. There are  gentlemen both participating and watching the proceedings.

Origin: England.

Circa: 1830

Materials: papier mâché.

Size: 3.4"x1.8".8.75x4.7cm.

Condition: Wear and chips. Hinge repaired at some stage. It shows repair on the back.

Enlarge Picture

Enlarge Picture

 

Enlarge Picture

 

All text and images and linked images are © 1999-2004 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly. If you require any further information on permitted use, or a licence to republish any material, email us at copyright@hygra.com