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Charles II Horn Inlaid Cedar Snuff Or Tobacco Box. English, 17th Century.

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"Charles II Horn Inlaid Cedar Snuff Or Tobacco Box. English, 17th Century."

Charles II horn inlaid cedar snuff or tobacco box. English, 17th century.

A Charles II horn inlaid cedar snuff or tobacco box.

English, 17th century.

Measures 8.6 x 7 x 2.7cm.

The lid and base are composed of cedar with horn mounts and inlay, the sides of the box are decorated with dark horn piqué-point. The box is engraved to the inlaid horn with the sentiment ‘IT IS A FREND TO WHOM I LEND’ and the initials of the owner and date ‘M S 1676’. An exceptionally rare box, sometimes referred to as ‘Cuckold’ boxes due to their sentimental inscriptions.

The box is in remarkable condition with no restoration or losses, there are just a few worm nibbles to the side of the body of the box.