S/4287 Antique Treen 19th Century Carved and Decorated Snuff Box

A rare and well carved and decorated snuff box, depicting a young boy crouching down and answering the call of nature, wearing a black coat and red turban like headgear. His face is turned to one side and his hands are resting on his knees. The compartment for snuff is situated in his back and can be accessed by removing a fitted lid.

Sold 1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) Wide
2 in. (5 cm.) Deep
3¼ in. (8.5 cm.) High
French Circa 1880