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Humorous snuff box carved wood wolves Hen castle fable 19th century

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E10 720

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280,00 €

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Carved wooden snuff box, with humorous decoration of two humanized and dressed wolves walking towards a castle, dragging with them held by the neck a hen or a rooster, on the side a wolf disguised as a shepherd frightens a flock of sheep, most certainly representation from a fable or a popular tale, from the 19th century.

This box is in good general condition.

Please note: some accidents on the wood and at the back at the hinge (see the red arrow), traces of restorations at the hinge, wear and tear, see photos.

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  • Dimensions 10 cm x 5,3 cm / épaisseur 3,3 cm