"le bon menage" horn snuff box

A late 18th to early 19th century horn snuff box. The box has a hinged lid that has a scene of a lady with a basket of grapes next to a Gentleman with a child on his knee. Above them are the words "Le Bon Menage" (The Good Household) which is a comedy by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian that was performed in the late 18th century. The snuff box is in very good condition. (Circa 1800) Height 2.2cm (0.9 inch) Length 8cm (3.1 inches) Depth 4.4cm (1.7 inches) "Le Bon Menage" Horn Snuff Box

Antiques.co.uk Ref: K8CMYXAMW

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Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd are a British antiques business specialising in furniture, with a substantial range of antique clocks, scientific objects, ceramics, antique glass and metal ware. The antiques for sale on our website are also on show in our antique shop in Newcastle upon Tyne. All of our antique furniture and furnishings are meticulously sourced to ensure consistently high quality. We are also approved members of both LAPADA and CINOA antique dealers trade associations.

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