Snuffbox

L.F.T., Switzerland

early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Snuffbox
Maker: L.F.T., Switzerland
Date: early 19th century
Culture: German, Hanau
Medium: Gold, diamonds, enamel
Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/8 × 3 1/4 × 2 1/2 in. (2.9 × 8.3 × 6.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William H. Webb, 1902
Object Number: 02.22
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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