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18th Cen. English Snuff Box MOCKING BEN FRANLIKIN

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18th Cen. English Snuff Box MOCKING BEN FRANLIKIN

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Very unusual 18th Century English hand carved wood Snuff Box mocking Ben Franklin. Carving is of Ben Franklin squatting with dropped pants. Very well carded with inset eyes. Made as a political statement showing the English being displeased with Ben Franklin's relationship with France. All original. Nice patina. A rare and wonderful piece of Americana. 6 1/2" Excellent