wooden gavel/snuff box
79
A 19th century Lignum Vitae table snuff box,
baluster handle, part inverted fluted decoration, decoratively engraved band, silver collar, underside of base with a circular reserve depicting a profile within "John Wesley M.A born at Epworth, June 17 1703. Died in London March 2 1791", height 18.5cm.
Sold for £408 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • John Wesley was a clergyman and theologian, best known for his role in founding the English Methodist movement.

Category: Decorative Arts / Silver

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