An early 18th century ivory tobacco rasp.

At the top of the rasp there is a shell and a basket of fruit.

In the center a man wearing a hat with a feather and holding in both hands his flask.

A representation of his pipe and tobacco pouch engraved on the top of the rasp.

Second shell in the upper part. Grater missing.

Provenance : ex collection Madame Alaret.

Dimension : length of 17,2 cm.  

Flanders circa 1710/1720.

Reference : TK 501 B

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