LE SAINT GILLES 1708 PORCELAIN NAUTICAL SNUFF BOX TRINKET PILL TALL SHIP 2 SIGS

Description

LE SAINT GILLES 1708 NAUTICAL SNUFF BOX
Beautiful miniature full color hand painting with gold accents of a French tall ship at sea. Le Saint Gilles, dated 1708 is hand painted in script in the interior of the lid, with a formation of birds fly toward land in the base. I believe this might have been an antique tourist momento from the old sea village of Saint Gilles in France.
In excellent antique condition, there are two different artist marks (to my eye) underneath and on the face. An antique tag remains taped underneath, priced at 5 decades ago.
2 1/8” long x 1 1/4” wide x 1 1/4” tall.
Brass hardware throughout, including back hinge with starburst clasp front. There is a bit of wear on the face of the lid (please see detail photos). Everything operates smoothly.
A handsome piece of nautical history with gorgeous patina from my grandfather’s estate.
Likely rare, this little masterpiece would grace any number of serious collections.
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