An Early Victorian Burr Wood Memento Mori Snuff Box c.1840 sub-Furniture- Boxes & Luggage a farmer who often gets

a farmer who often gets drunk with his friends in a public house in the Scottish town of Ayr

The articulated human figure made of wax or wood has been a common tool in artistic practice since the 16th century

The whole frame is in original condition with the glass and backing plate all as it should be

The porcelain handle is a little loose but this aside there are no flaws

An Early Victorian Burr Wood Memento Mori Snuff Box c.1840 sub-Furniture- Boxes & Luggage a farmer who often getsOrigin: English Period: Early Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1840 Depth: 1. 75 Height: 2 Width: 4. 5 The unique burr wood snuff box of cylindrical form and super colour, the flush hinged cover carved and applied with a central skull and the interior being tortoiseshell lined, the whole surviving from early Victorian period England. The box is complete without any losses, the only defect being a small hairline to one end as photographed. The