Discover a fascinating piece of 19th century French history with this antique "La San-Claudienne" pocket snuff box, marked "Déposée." Crafted with an elegant rosewood body, this piece features an inset faux ivory scrimshaw panel depicting a finely detailed, engraved scene of fishermen in a boat with a net, beautifully accented by iridescent mother-of-pearl shell inlay. The top and bottom rims are embellished with engraved floral scrollwork, giving it a highly tactile, ornate look. It measures approximately 2.5 inches long and weighs 40 grams.