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Reference:
smsbpm158
Description:
A circular snuff box painted with the portrait of a young lady
reading a letter and looking apprehensive. Suggestions have been
made as to the identity of this person, but I am not convinced we
have enough information to state an opinion. Whoever she is, she
conforms to the bauty criteria of her time.
Origin: England
Circa: 1830-40
Materials: papier mâché
Size: 2.6"across. 7cm.
Condition: Small
crack on lid surround. |
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