Two Russian Birch Boxes and Swiss Horn Snuff Box
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Description
19th century: comprising two Russian boxes, each with hinged lid, opening to a burled interior, larger 3-3/8 x 5-1/8 in.; Swiss horn snuff box carved with a scene titled "Le Seurment de Trois Suisses" after "The Grutli Oath" by Jean Leonard Lugardon (Swiss, 1881-1884), 1-5/8 x 2-7/8 in.
Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
Condition
Russian boxes with age splits, scratching, tape residue, a few minor areas of loss, one lacking silvered metal cap to end; Swiss box with age split to top, approx. 2-1/2 in., cracking to horn, scratching
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Two Russian Birch Boxes and Swiss Horn Snuff Box
Estimate $200 - $400
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