An 18th-century Snuffbox.
18th century snuffbox. Finely painted miniature on ivory depicting a French politician, Joseph Cambon, born in Montpellier in 1754 or 1756, died in Brussels in 1820. A merchant from his native city, he brought the Legislative Assembly and the Convention to the revolutionary assemblies, of which he was a member. The miniature is elegantly presented in a gilded frame and protected by domed glass. The interior is in tortoiseshell.
680 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Good condition
Material: Painted wood
Diameter: 8 cm
Height: 2 cm
Reference (ID): 1683218
Availability: In stock
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