Oval Charles I snuff box

Top view of a snuff box showing the moulded portrait. Underside view of a snuff box showing the plain base. Top view of a snuff box showing the smooth inner surface. Top view of a snuff box showing the moulded portrait. Side view of a snuff box showing the straight sides. Side view of a snuff box showing the straight sides. Side view of a snuff box showing the straight sides. Top view of a snuff box showing the lid.
Top view of a snuff box showing the moulded portrait. Underside view of a snuff box showing the plain base. Top view of a snuff box showing the smooth inner surface. Top view of a snuff box showing the moulded portrait. Side view of a snuff box showing the straight sides. Side view of a snuff box showing the straight sides. Side view of a snuff box showing the straight sides. Top view of a snuff box showing the lid.

Classification

Description

An oval pressed horn box with a portrait of Charles I in armour facing to the right. Unsigned but attributed to Obrisset, early 18th century. Exhibited at the Worthing Exhibition in1973. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

WCHL : 9

Date

1700 - 1750 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

hollowed out
shaved
cut
pressed
polished

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
Dimensions
Width
79mm
Depth
25mm
Length
100mm

Colour

brown