An Unframed Early 20thC Engraving ‘Temptation’; Attributed to Frederick Carter (1885-1967) sub-Religion & Relics Table snuff boxes’ or snuff

Table snuff boxes’ or snuff mulls were used mainly after dinner

to the pocket and under the jacket

having carved and fluted arms and oval back

survive from the early twentieth century

this is simply a beautifully haunting piece of decorative art

An Unframed Early 20thC Engraving ‘Temptation’; Attributed to Frederick Carter (1885-1967) sub-Religion & Relics Table snuff boxes’ or snuffOrigin: English Period: Early 20th Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1910 30 The Engraving: 12. 5 inches x 10. 5 inches The Whole: 16 inches x 11. 5 inches In portrait form, the unframed intricate wood engraving or etching attributed to Frederick Carter (1885 1967), Temptation mounted on thick period card, showing a large animated skeleton beating a drum over a ballerina and harlequin with an elderly beggar trailing behind and a hanging infant top