Lot of two snuffboxes known as "d'avare" as follows: -A round lenticular snuffbox in turned elm burl. It is engraved with "1853 - PIERRE BOSSERRE DE LA BERDAIS EN FAY". Small hinged recessed lid. Brittany, 19th century Diameter: 5.4 cm Condition: small missing nails -A circular lenticular snuffbox in turned cherry wood. Bears a micro-cut decoration with the following words: "1883 - BLANCHAD EMPLOYE DE COMMERCE A NANTES". A rosette in the center and concentric lines. Recessed lid. Reverse side with wolf's tooth frieze border. Edge highlighted with concentric lines. Brittany, 19th century Diameter: 8 cm Condition: could not be opened
Estimate
€200 - €400
Result
€320
Buyer's premium
33%
Lot of two snuffboxes known as "d'avare" as follows:
-A round lenticular snuffbox in turned elm burl.
It is engraved with "1853 - PIERRE BOSSERRE DE LA BERDAIS EN FAY". Small hinged recessed lid.
Brittany, 19th century
Diameter: 5.4 cm
Condition: small missing nails
-A circular lenticular snuffbox in turned cherry wood.
Bears a micro-cut decoration with the following words: "1883 - BLANCHAD EMPLOYE DE COMMERCE A NANTES". A rosette in the center and concentric lines. Recessed lid.
Reverse side with wolf's tooth frieze border. Edge highlighted with concentric lines.
Brittany, 19th century
Diameter: 8 cm
Condition: could not be opened
Sale
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