Lot n° 113
Estimation :
150 - 200
EUR
Tabatière circulaire. XVIIIe siècle - Lot 113
Tabatière circulaire. XVIIIe siècle
Circular boxwood snuffbox with carved decoration in light relief of a devotional scene on the remains of Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, known as Turenne. Inscribed: "Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne Vicomte de Turenne, killed by a cannon shot at Salzbach on July 27, 1675, aged 64, buried at Saint Denis". The reverse side of the box is decorated with a trellis evoking basketwork (accidents and missing parts).
Late 18th century
H 2 x D 8.5 cm
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