Antique Victorian Asian Paper Mache Lacquered Floral Mother of Pearl Inlaid Snuf
"Snuff boxes are made of the same material as paper; are to be had at Paris of any colour, but are most commonly black, as ebony and are actually as hard and durable as any made of wood, horn or tortoise-shell. They are made of linen rags, beat to a pulp, as if intended for paper. A large quantity of pulp is put into a vessel and the water allowed to drain off; the pulp is dried and coheres together in a hard vessel, and the water allowed to drain off; the pulp is dried and coheres together in a hard, uniform lump, out of which they turn upon the leath (lathe), boxes or any other kind of toys which for their novelty fetch a large price."
Features:
t• Made in Asia
t• Hinge is tucked and almost hidden
t• Needs cleaning to open further, very authentically used
t• Great objet d art for the vanity or tobacco lover
Measurements:
tLength 4 in / 10 cm
tWidth 1.75 in / 4 cm
tHeight 1 in / 3 cm
Condition: P
