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c. 1830, Marquis de Lafayette Portrait Snuff Box
c. 1830, Marquis de Lafayette Portrait Snuff Box
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Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
c 1830 Marquis de Lafayette Portrait Inscription Snuff Box
c. 1830, Marquis de Lafayette Portrait Snuff Box, with Historical Inscription, “May a grateful people ever estimate his services.” Choice Very Fine.
Lovely, choice quality paper mache Snuff Box, measuring 3.5” diameter, with transfer Portrait image of Lafayette, along with historical Inscription: “May a grateful people ever estimate his services.” As was the style in the early 1800s, this decorative Snuff Box is made of pressed, lacquered paper with a transfer image beneath the lacquer. The cover fits over the bottom and the inside of the box supplies ample room for a nice amount of snuff. This particular box is in Choice Very Fine “Museum Quality” condition with some minor expert restoration. The important Marquis de Lafayette portrait image in sharp excellent condition with a overall lovely patina. Worthy of a premium for its high quality appearance. Excellent for display.
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c. 1830, Marquis de Lafayette Portrait Snuff Box

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