THE SNUFF BOX – THE MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY OF THE 18TH CENTURY

For the great and the good of the 18th century it was by your snuff box that you were judged. It was not only the splendour of your box, gold, lacquer, porcelain, or jewel-encrusted, it was also a matter of how you opened it and offered it to your friends that came up for scrutiny.

Nicholas has worked for some of the major auction houses in London as well as running his own book business devoted to the decorative and fine arts. He lectures extensively in the UK and overseas. He arranges specialist short breaks for clients, including groups of The Arts Society.

This lecture is part of our education initiative in partnership with The Guernsey Institute.