Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 283
EROTIC SNUFF BOX ?LE REPOS DE L?AMOUR? French. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, papier mache snuff box with concealed erotic scene.
CHF 1,200 - 2,200
USD 1,300 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 1,750
Two-body, papier mache, circular, the lid with applied engraving ?Le Repos de L?Amour?, the interior with an erotic scene of a lady and gentleman on a bed. Diam. 87 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-13 |
Fair Slightly damaged |