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19th-century snuffbox made of burl wood, painted decoration under glass, Biedermeier style

19th-century snuffbox made of burl wood, painted decoration under glass, Biedermeier style

Antique oval snuffbox from the 19th century (circa 1820–1860), European manufacture, in the Biedermeier style. Folk art.

The box is made of burl wood, with a beautiful flamed grain and a warm brown patina. Its flattened oval shape is typical of pocket snuffboxes.

The lid is decorated with a figurative design painted on paper, protected by slightly domed antique glass.

The scene depicts a peasant subject: a man talking to a seated woman holding a child, in front of a rustic house, with a flower garden and a figure in the background. The overall effect is naive and narrative, characteristic of the Biedermeier style.

Period: 19th century (circa 1820–1860)

Origin: Europe (probably Germanic region)

Style: Biedermeier taste

Material: burl wood

Decoration: painting on paper under slightly domed glass

Shape: oval

Dimensions:

9.5 × 7.2 × 2.3 cm

Weight: 69 g

Antique condition with visible wear.

The painting has cracks, lifting, and a fissure (see photos).

The antique putty around the glass is visible in places.

The wood is in good overall condition.

The photos are an integral part of the description.

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