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Snuffbox decorated with a portrait of George IV

Artist: Samuel Raven (1775 - 1847)

Location: Victoria and Albert Museum

Date: 1825

Materials: papier mache

Dimensions: 14 cm

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Review number: 690 (1928)

Description:
Circular snuffbox of black papier mache; the lid is decorated with a portrait of George IV signed S Raven. In the lid is an inscription: 'J Machin Union Commercial Room. S Raven pinxt'.

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