trinket or snuff box

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Posted Sat, 12/22/2007 - 7:19am by Anonymous
Category: 
Tobacciana
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
brass and tile with a silky wood lining
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
the bottom is marked HOE & CO
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
no idea but the hinges are brass being held together with small pices of wood
Price Paid (If known): 
inherited from a great aunt who was an art collector
Size and dimensions of this item: 
3 1/4 X 4 1/2in and approx 1 in deep
Weight: 
3 lbs
Condition: 
Fair
History: 
no idea
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by Anonymous - 12/26/2007 - 8:18pm