Boxers and Beggars, Aptly Battered c. Late 18th C. Papier Mache Snuff Box match holders Behind the figure on the

Behind the figure on the sled are two seals

quite a tender

a split in the lid of the box

5" x 2 1/4"

No message at all on reverse but addressed simply to Oval Thurston of Fountain City (Indiana) and postmarked Dec

Boxers and Beggars, Aptly Battered c. Late 18th C. Papier Mache Snuff Box match holders Behind the figure on theAn early one, and a scarce one, the surface of which most definitely shows its age, but I've got a special weakness for images of boxers, including, or perhaps especially, very beaten up ones! And here, in addition to the two gloved men, fists raised, at right, there's a forlorn looking man sitting on the floor, and another hunched over at left rear, who looks aiming to the steal what look to me like a couple of bags of money. Seems likely a late 18th