Snuff box engraved in a sperm whale tooth.
Attractive polychrome decoration of tortoiseshell lozenges and leaves above a frieze.
The sperm whale tooth is carved in the style of a shaker.
Hinged opening in horn with "LP" monogram.
Dimension : height of 11,5 cm diagonally.
England or USA, middle of 19th century.
Reference : D ex H1
Price and additional photos on request.
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