
A collection of three carved coquilla nut figural snuff boxes Probably late 18th/19th century Each formed as a standing grotesque figure, two on feet, clad in coats and waistcoats, one with inset bone eyes and buttons, the third one as an eastern figure clad in a sash tied robe with turban, with inset bone eyes, the first two with hinged covers to the back, the third with central screw fitment, 9cm high, 10.5cm high and 6cm high approximately (3) Footnotes: A similar example sold Bonhams, London, Vernacular Furniture, Folk & Naïve Art, and Textiles, The Important Treen Collection of Dr Jim (James) Thomson, 22nd October 2024, Lot 141. For further reading please see E.H Pinto, Treen and other Wooden Bygones 1979, Bell & Hyman, London, pl.368/p350. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
































