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an old tin canister with the words la vertu et la raison written on itan image of a decorative box on a white backgrounda close up of a vase on a white surface with a white backgrounda black and red container with writing on ita small red box with a picture of a horse on itpair of red vases sitting on top of each other on a white surfacetwo red and blue clocks sitting side by sidepair of red and black painted wooden boxes with designs on them
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45 - # Revolutionary tobacco jar. Made of wood and polychrome stu…
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Estimate €600 - €800
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# Revolutionary tobacco jar. Made of wood and polychrome stucco, cylindrical in shape and carved in high relief with a design of tricolour ribbons; a cartouche marked in relief with the words “VIRTUE AND REASON TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL” Lid featuring a Phrygian cap within a laurel wreath Height: 21 cm. Diameter: 14 cm. A.B.E. (Minor chips). 19th-century commemorative piece.
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About the sale Antique Weapons & Historical Memorabilia
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Auction time 07/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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