Snuff Box

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Description:A rectangular tin snuff box with hinged lid. The lid is decorated with the embossed heads of a man and woman. The man and woman appear to smile or frown according to which way the box is viewed.

The inscription on the lid reads: 'The Wedding Day', with the man and woman smiling beneath and roses above. When the box is turned round the inscription reads: 'Three Weeks After Marriage' and the man and woman appear to be frowning.

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M1280.1938.2 (70/19698)

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