A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX ...

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A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOX painted with lovers in a landscape by Didi. 8 cm x 6 cm. Note: Snuffboxes were used for containing snuff, a mixture of ground tobacco and scented oils, and were very popular in the 18th century when snuff-taking was fashionable. Highly decorated and valuable objects, they became collectors' items in the 19th century.
Snuffboxes were used for containing snuff, a mixture of ground tobacco and scented oils, and were very popular in the 18th century when snuff-taking was fashionable. Highly decorated and valuable objects, they became collectors' items in the 19th century.

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Auction Date:
7th Nov 23 at 11am GMT

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