Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Catalogue

Lot 68: Early 19th-Century Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Snuff Box

This auction ended on June 11, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £30 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

A rectangular papier-mâché snuff box featuring a dark lacquered finish. The hinged lid is decorated with a hand-painted portrait of a young woman in late Georgian or early Victorian attire, depicted wearing a yellow dress with a white chemise and a dark ribbon at her neck. The interior exhibits a plain dark lacquer finish. The construction is characteristic of early 19th-century lacquerware production. No maker’s marks or signatures are visible on the surfaces.

Length: 7.5 cm.