421 - A CARVED COQUILLA NUT ITALIAN NAVAL SNUFF BOX, EARLY 19TH CEN.

A CARVED COQUILLA NUT ITALIAN NAVAL SNUFF BOX, EARLY 19TH CEN. A lidded snuff box comprised of carved coquilla nut with a brass hinged connecting the box and lid. The lid carved with detailed militaristic naval motifs, including boarding axes, banners, an anchor, a cannon, and a ram for a ship's prow, among other items. The rim of the box is decorated with intricate floral patterning, with the bottom having a single large flower surrounded by many petals. Italy, early 19th century. Dimensions: L: 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) Condition: Good, with only miniscule cracks in some places. Lid and box slightly misaligned but still closes. Hinge functions well. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.