Musical snuff box, maker and origin unknown, c.1835 (B Nemec 1994) Musical snuff box made of pressed horn, 1835.(SB)...Embossed decoration on the lid of scene "The Judgement of Midas". 3 3/4" x 2 1/2".(LC).

Black rectangular pressed horn snuff box with brown curved plastic insert covering cylinder music box mechanism; carved scene on lid depicts four people listening to and playing lyre and pan pipes - 'Jugement de Midas'; bottom has screwed on plate with cross on it and hole for key for winding mechanism; key stored inside; button at front of box to open lid

Made: 1830 - 1840

H6785

1830 - 1840

37 mm

96 mm

67 mm