Bone Snuff Box and Spoon

Description

America or England, early 19th century
The hinged snuff box lid pierced with a heart and rectangles.
Length of box 3 1/2 inches.

Provenance:
The Lloyd Collection sale, August 7, 1988, Kennebunk, Maine.

Condition

box lid loose, minor damage around hinges, crack to underside of box.

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Bone Snuff Box and Spoon

Lot 0106

Estimate $300-$400Jun 5, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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