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Papier Mache Snuff Box with Landing of Lafayette E

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Papier Mache Snuff Box with Landing of Lafayette Engraving, France, c. 1820, circular black-painted snuff box with circular engraving of the New York Battery on the lid, with printed caption below "Landing of Gen'l La Fayette At The Castle Garden New York, 16th August 1824, Dep.e'd la D," enclosed with a leaf and berry border, dia. 3 3/8 in.

Condition: Darkened and yellowed varnish.

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