Recovered 18th-Century Royal Snuffboxes Return to Public View After Paris Theft
Two historically significant snuffboxes linked to European royalty from the 1700s were stolen during a 2024 theft in Paris. Following their recovery, the ornate containers are now accessible to visitors at London's Victoria & Albert Museum. The items had been taken from public exhibition before being retrieved by authorities.
Key facts
- Two 18th-century snuffboxes with royal connections were stolen in 2024
- The theft occurred in Paris where the items were on display
- The stolen artifacts have since been recovered by officials
- The recovered snuffboxes are now exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London
- These decorative boxes are associated with monarchs from the 1700s
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- Paris
- London