NAPOLEON INTEREST: A CARVED COQUILLA NUT SNUFF BOX, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY oval, the hinged cover carved with the figure of Napoleon seated at a table holding a goblet, the base carved with a sword and bicorn hat within a border of leaves and an outer border of flowerheads and leaves. 8.1cm wide Small loss at the rear where the hinge is set. The cover opens and closes tightly. In generally good condition commensurate with age and use.

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