Description:

Western Europe, France / England or United States, ca. 1890s CE. A tiny, hinged box carved from cow horn and inlaid with a nickel-brass plate etched with numbers that might be the year "1897" although simply a guess based on the faint markings. The hinge is held in place by brass escutcheon nails, their heads visible in the lid. This was probably used as snuff container and was small enough to carry in a pocket. Size: 3.25" L x 1.5" W x 0.8" H (8.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 2 cm)

Provenance: private Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA collection

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#181178

  • Condition: Hinge is stiff and delicate, lid does not open completely. Wear to silver inlay. Nicks and wear to horn as expected with age and use, but otherwise intact.

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