Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 285
EROTIC SNUFF BOX ?LA CRUCHE CASSEE? French. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, papier mache snuff box with concealed erotic scenes.
CHF 1,200 - 2,200
USD 1,300 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 1,500
Three-body, papier mache, the lid with an applied engraving ?La cruche cassée?, the interior lining unscrews to reveal two erotic scenes ?Foutons en levrette? and another involving a gentleman, a lady and a nun. Diam. 87 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-13 |
Fair Slightly damaged |