A French snuffbox with a battle scene, circa 1840. A rectangular snuffbox of black horn or tortoise shell. Two corners damaged and restored. A battle scene on the lid in silver relief, showing French grenadier guards defending their colours against Russian cavalry. Cambered glass lid. Golden frame with a frieze of palms. Heavy golden inside box with several, probably French, hallmarks. Width cm. Weight 130 grams. historic, historical, 19th century, storage, box, boxes, cabinet, chest, cabinets, chests, piece of furniture, pieces of furniture, furnishings,

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