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2 - A hexagonal snuffbox made of engraved and gilded iron. Richly decorated with foliage scrolls, masks, shells, and musical instruments. Inscription on one side: “When smoke rises from my pipe (Quand la fumée sort de ma pipe) / Thus to myself I say / Why should I be anxious for my life / Which vanishes away.” On the reverse are the initials P and C with the inscription “The friends thou hast / and their adoption tryed / Bind to my soul (Are bound to my soul)/ with hoops of steel.”
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A hexagonal snuffbox made of engraved and gilded iron. Richly decorated with foliage scrolls, masks, shells, and musical instruments. Inscription on one side: “When smoke rises from my pipe (Quand la fumée sort de ma pipe) / Thus to myself I say / Why should I be anxious for my life / Which vanishes away.” On the reverse are the initials P and C with the inscription “The friends thou hast / and their adoption tryed / Bind to my soul (Are bound to my soul)/ with hoops of steel.” England, 18th century L.: 7.7 cm - W.: 7.2 cm - H.: 2.9 cm (minor signs of wear)
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Meyer Gallery CollectionAuction house
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