EXTREMELY RARE EUROPEAN THERMOPLASTIC SNUFFBOX WITH DAGUERREOTYPE - $1,400 - (Morgantown, WV)

Spectacular rare European thermoplastic snuffbox or stamp box with a small oval daguerreotype mounted on the top. The image of a lovely young woman has very nice flesh tones added to her face and a dab of red to the bow below her lace collar and measures approximately 1”x 1 ¼”. There are some small dust spots visible on the underside of the glass. The equally gorgeous box has a beautiful pattern of silver inlay, with portions of the design purposely tinted gold. There is one thin line on the left side of the image where the thin inlay is missing as seen in the scan. It is a little stiff when opening, and there are some chips seen in the scan. The box measures approximately 1 ¾”x 3 ¼”. This is one of the best examples we have seen as these usually break at the hinge. A rare opportunity to own an extremely unusual daguerreian art form! Buyer pays postage. If you would like insurance please contact us after the auction before making a payment. We will gladly combine shipping on multiple purchases. West Virginia buyers will be charged sales tax. Please note customs forms for overseas transactions will be at actual value. For up current news and offerings please search for our capitolgallery website.

Posted in Morgantown, WV, Collectibles
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