Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Catalog Auction Day 2

Fri, Jul 13, 2018 09:00AM EDT
Lot 699

11 Continental Pressed Wood Snuff Boxes

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

19th century, round box with images of skulls in relief, reads "Cranologie Du Docteur Gall", reverse with corresponding sections numbered on skulls, 3-1/8 in.; round box with image of Voltaire, 3-1/8 in.; round box with soldier, 3-1/8 in.; round box with tavern scene, reads "Rejouessance Flamand", 3-1/4 in.; round box reads "Ruines d Italie", 3 in.; rectangular box with lions flanking a coat of arms, 3-7/8 in.; rectangular box with tavern scene, 3-1/2 in.; rectangular box with deer in forest, 3-3/8 in.; rectangular box with hunters, 4 in.; rectangular box with hunter and dog, 4 in.; rectangular box with neoclassical figure with lion, reads "Bavaria", 3-3/4 in.

Condition

all in relatively good condition, Italian ruins box warped, areas of slight wear and rubbing to surfaces consistent with age and use