Antique 19th Century Horn and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

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Object Description

An unusual horn snuff box with a panelled tortoiseshell lid, having a most unusual feature of a circular inset brass rimmed compass. The body is of rectangular form and the full length hinged lid is very slightly warped to one end, showing a small gap between the lid and the base. The whole has a pleasing contrasting colour.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) x H:1¼ in. (3 cm.) x D:1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) inches
  • country
  • year
    Circa 1840

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Tuesday
9.30 - 5.00
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Thursday
9.30 - 5.00
Friday
9.30 - 5.00
Saturday
9.30 - 5.00
Sunday
Closed

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Dealer Location

8 Charles Avenue
Kingsley Road
Bideford
North Devon
EX39 2PH

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