A Pretty Late 18th Century Papier Mâché Casket Snuff Box sub-Antiques an aesthetic of his own

an aesthetic of his own that is devoid of the traditional standards of its time

and aside from a tiny little snag on one handle

both private and public

The very old word Spur derives from the Anglo-Saxon spura

There are over three hundred distinct breeds of goat but these horns are perhaps that of the Markhor which is a large species of wild goat that is found in Afghanistan

A Pretty Late 18th Century Papier Mâché Casket Snuff Box sub-Antiques an aesthetic of his ownOrigin: French Period: Late Eighteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1790 Height: 1. 5 inches Width: 2. 5 inches Depth: 1. 5 inches The two piece snuff, in casket form having hand painted cartouche to top with heart and garland amidst a landscape to the centre encircled by laurels, the sides and base with further botanical decoration featuring roses and leaves all being picked out in ruby red and midnight green over an ivory painted ground.