Production artisanale d’époque
Art Nouveau snuffbox in black and gold lacquered boiled cardboard - Circa 1900s
Art Nouveau snuffbox in black and gold lacquered boiled cardboard - Circa 1900s
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An Art Nouveau snuffbox circa 1900 , made of lacquered papier-mâché and decorated with finely worked gilt. The lid features a stylized central motif surrounded by flowing interlacing patterns typical of the fin-de-siècle aesthetic.
This antique snuffbox, light and refined, was intended to hold tobacco or small precious items. Its gilding and deep black lacquer make it a truly charming piece. A fine example of a Belle Époque utilitarian object, prized for its craftsmanship and elegant decorative style.
Features
Period: circa 1900
Style: Art Nouveau
Creator: unidentified (period handcrafted production)
Material: Hand-painted lacquered boiled cardboard
Dimensions
Height: 2.8 cm (1.10 in)
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Length: 8.5 cm (3.34 in)
Width: 5.5 cm (2.16 in)
Weight: 50 g
State
Very good overall condition with slight wear due to age: small marks, micro-chips on the edges, internal wear to the lacquer, slightly uneven opening. Attractive period patina.
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Authenticity: Original
Weight: 50 g
Period: Art Nouveau
Period: Circa 1900
Unit of measurement: m
Height: 2.8 cm (1.10 in)
Material: Hand-painted lacquered boiled cardboard
Length: 8.5 cm (3.34 in)
Width: 5.5 cm (2.16 in)
Brand: Vintage handcrafted production
Type: Display item, Decorative
Origin: France
Country of origin: France
Subtype: Snuffbox, box, decorative box
Unit quantity: 1
Style: Art Nouveau, Belle Époque
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