For sale within the UK only due to the tortoiseshell content.
The Peninsular War, Battle of Barrosa, Rose Gold Mounted Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Eagle Emblem.
The 1811 Battle of Barrosa was part of an unsuccessful manoeuvre by an Anglo-Iberian force to break the French siege of Cadiz during the Peninsular War. During the battle, a single British division defeated two French divisions and captured a French regimental eagle.
In good condition with one stable crack to the bottom right hand corner (photos 1-4). One scratch to the left of the eagle (photo 1). The hinge is in good order and the cover opens and closes well.
Approximate weight is 22 grams.
Approximate dimenions are 4.6 cm length/width and 1.8 cm height.
