Lot no. 250
Set of two snuffboxes
Turned burr wood, lenticular shape
One decorated with cut and applied brass motifs, creating a central monstrance on an altar, shouldered by a single church candlestick and two alternating flowers on the lid, which is monogrammed "BH" and dated "1825", both engraved. The heart is accompanied by commas at the hinge. The rim is underlined by a frieze decorated with a simple engraved interlace and openwork fleurons. The hinge is in good condition and the lid is recessed.
Brittany, early 19th century
D. 7.7 cm
Metal reinforcement on the edge of the lid and missing brass decoration, which is lifting on the lid and remains of cleaning product.
Ref: "Trésors bretons, objets prisés de vos greniers", by Véronique Le Bagousse, Editions Coop Breizh, page 24
The second is decorated with cut-out and applied brass motifs, creating a central monstrance on an altar, flanked by two church candlesticks and two alternating flowers on the lid, which is monogrammed "BR" and dated "1829", both engraved. The heart is accompanied by commas at the hinge. The rim is underlined by a frieze decorated with engraved festoons and openwork fleurons. The hinge is in good condition and the lid is recessed.
Brittany, early 19th century
D. 9.3 cm
Missing decoration, damage to lid, stains
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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