Antique French 18k Gold & Tortoise Shell Snuff Box. - Mar 06, 2024 | William Smith Auctions In Nh
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ANTIQUE FRENCH 18K GOLD & TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX.

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ANTIQUE FRENCH 18K GOLD & TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX.
ANTIQUE FRENCH 18K GOLD & TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX.
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Description
An early 19th C. hinged snuff box in tortoise shell and 18k (tested) gold, with an oval miniature painting recessed in the top and outlined in 18k gold, of an equestrian scene, artist signed Swebach 1822, (Jacques François Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines (1769 - 1823) was active/lived in France. Jacques Swebach Desfontaines is known for History and battle paintings, genre and hunting scenes, equestrian figures in landscapes), .75”H x 3.5”L x 2.25” W.
Condition
Wear commensurate with age overall, small losses to hinge areas, some distortion to under side of glass.
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ANTIQUE FRENCH 18K GOLD & TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX.

Estimate $500 - $800
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Starting Price $250
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