Boxers and Beggars, Aptly Battered c. Late 18th C. Papier Mache Snuff Box antique leather secret book box such it is all about

such it is all about the expressions and gestures of the two fighters

and pretty fabulous

The flip side of the box is decorated as well

1900 I believe

3 13/16" t x 3 1/8" in diameter

Boxers and Beggars, Aptly Battered c. Late 18th C. Papier Mache Snuff Box antique leather secret book box such it is all aboutAn 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