A George IV silver snuff box
By Thomas Shaw, Birmingham 1829
Of rectangular form with engine turning and foliate borders, the hinged cover with presentation inscription, the interior gilt and engraved with inscription surmounted by two mottoes above a castle and a ship, length 7.7cm, weight 3.2oz.
Of rectangular form with engine turning and foliate borders, the hinged cover with presentation inscription, the interior gilt and engraved with inscription surmounted by two mottoes above a castle and a ship, length 7.7cm, weight 3.2oz.
Sold for
£1,250
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The engraving to the outside cover reads;
A Gift To Captn.R.J.P.Vassall, 78 Highlanders.
The inside reads;
From His Company on Leaving The Depot to join the Head Quarters in Ceylon - Dundee May 31st 1834.
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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