Tabatière (snuffbox) in cherry, or "Sainte Lucie" or "de Bagard" wood, molded and carved with a frieze of grained boxes, some with flowers. Hinged silver lid (min. 800) featuring Christ with the Samaritan woman at a well, and a mascaron. The bottom is decorated with three flowers joined by a link. FRANCE, Nancy region, early 18th century. Hinges exempt from hallmarking as the work predates 1838 (art. 524bis du CGI paragraph a). Gross weight: 41 g. - 32 x 91 x 62 mm. Scratches, small chips, one glued back to the lid, a few small cracks; one hinge attachment modified.