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Bois Durci Snuff Box with Portrait of Pope Leon XII

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Bois Durci Snuff Box with Portrait of Pope Leon XII

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Description

Bois Durci, copper, gilded, glass
France, middle of 19th century
Round snuff box with frontal relief badge, thereon the profil portrait of Pope Leon XII (1760-1829, pope from 1823-1829)
Circumferential inscription 'LEON XII, NE LE 2 AOUT 1769 PAPE LE 27 SPETEMBER 182' as well as signature 'MOREL F.'
On the backside the pope emblem with two crossed Petrus keys and tiara
Height: 1.9 cm; diameter: 8 cm
Bois durci is a natural plastic made of finely milled wood and a binder material which was invented in the middle of the 19th century in France to manufacture decorative luxury objects
Condition:

The snuff box is in good, age-related condition with usual traces of age and usage. The inner edges are slightly chipped. (kre)

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Bois Durci Snuff Box with Portrait of Pope Leon XII

Name: Bois Durci Snuff Box with Portrait of Pope Leon XII
SKU: 49331587
Price: 640 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €640 - €800

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Starting Price €400

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