M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES
QUEEN ANNE / GEORGE I MOLDED HORN SNUFF BOX
England, 1710-1720
Probably by John Obrisset
(detail noting inscriptions of the continents on the field surrounding the globe:
The Americas, ? to the left; Asia, Africa to the right: Antarctica below)
(The last two images showing the horn translucency)
The oval lidded horn box, the cover impressed with the arms of Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596) (the field with wavy
fess between two stars, the helmet adorned with a globe below a 3-masted ship under sail, and a hand appearing
out of the clouds holding a golden rope), the continents indicated within the field surrounding the globe, and "Drake"
(Greatness from Small Beginnings), within a stepped reeded rim;
probably by John Obrisset; bearing collector’s label “Adler Collection”, with inventory numbers
Provenance: Provenance: Adler Collection, London, England
Condition: generally quite good with a small crack in rim of base, small loss to rim reeding (as shown), some rubbing to lid
Note:
Drake snuff boxes are among the best known "dies" attributed to Obrisset. Some have been dated 1712, with initials OB.
Others found are unmarked. It is said that these boxes were used by a descendent in a political campaign. The offered
model is comparable to a box in the collection of the Worshipful Company of Horners, illustrated by Hardwick; and
another in the Museum of London, illustrated by Philips.
Literature: P. Hardwick, Discovering Horn, Guilford, 1981. p.101;
Philip A.S. Philips, John Obrisset and His work in Horn & Tortoiseshell, London, 1931
1 1/8"High x 3 1/8" Wide x 4” Long
SOLD
#5564
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