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Reference:
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Description:
A jolly snuffbox painted in a naive style with a couple between
trees. The man, who looks as if he is dancing a jig, has a broad
smile on his face as he leads his demure lady friend. The background
is a very deep red with a slight sheen value, interspersed with thin
wavy dark lines. The sides and the underside is painted with roses.
The well used box must have been the proud possession of a country
gentleman. Naive painting is not common on such boxes.
Origin: England
Circa: 1790
Materials: Papier
mache
Size: 3.25"across.8.2cm.
Condition: Rather
battered. |
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