{"product_id":"rare-early-19th-century-papier-mache-snuff-box-depicting-king-george-iv","title":"Rare Antique Early 19th Century Papier Mache Snuff Box Depicting King George IV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Early 19th Century Papier Mache Hand Painted Snuff Box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe person depicted on the snuff box is wearing what appears to be the insignia of the Order of the Garter, specifically the Garter star. From this, it’s likely that the individual is a high-ranking member of the British royal family or a notable figure from the nobility during the time when this order was prominent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBased on the facial features, military-style uniform, and the Garter star, it’s highly likely that this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKing George IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, as he was a prominent member of the Order of the Garter and wore uniforms similar to the one in this portrait during the late 18th and early 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe red collar and distinct facial profile are similar to how George IV was depicted in several of his portraits. If this is a depiction of George IV, it aligns with his service in military regalia and his role as the Sovereign of the Garter during his reign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound with good strong imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasures 10.2cm x 2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWeighs 83.35 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51630320550271,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/CF2D9B3A-8135-427E-8D83-1947FAD3260C.jpg?v=1729429365","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-early-19th-century-papier-mache-snuff-box-depicting-king-george-iv","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}