24th Nov, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)
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[M] A NELSON & TRAFALGAR PAPIER-MÂCHÉ SNUFFBOX, CIRCA 1806
NELSON & TRAFALGAR: A PAPIER MACHÉ SNUFFBOX, CIRCA 1806
an extremely rare oval papier maché snuffbox commemorating Nelson’s death at Trafalgar, in brown to simulate leather, the hinged lid blind-stamped with a left-facing bust of Nelson, with Victory in full sail above a scroll inscribed Nelson – Trafalgar, all within an oak leaf border, 3¼ x 2in. (18 x 5.5cm.)
Whilst commemorative snuffboxes were produced in a wide variety of different metals and often enamelled, examples in papier maché are regarded as extremely rare; hardly any others have been located and it is significant that the National Maritime Museum holds only a single example [see NMM OBJ0226]. Moreover, the Greenwich piece has the far more usual black lacquer-type finish and is completely unlike the box offered here.
Sold for £558
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
NELSON & TRAFALGAR: A PAPIER MACHÉ SNUFFBOX, CIRCA 1806
an extremely rare oval papier maché snuffbox commemorating Nelson’s death at Trafalgar, in brown to simulate leather, the hinged lid blind-stamped with a left-facing bust of Nelson, with Victory in full sail above a scroll inscribed Nelson – Trafalgar, all within an oak leaf border, 3¼ x 2in. (18 x 5.5cm.)
Whilst commemorative snuffboxes were produced in a wide variety of different metals and often enamelled, examples in papier maché are regarded as extremely rare; hardly any others have been located and it is significant that the National Maritime Museum holds only a single example [see NMM OBJ0226]. Moreover, the Greenwich piece has the far more usual black lacquer-type finish and is completely unlike the box offered here.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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