A Victorian snuff box by David Pettifer,  Birmingham 1853
20 Sep 2012 11:00 BST Edinburgh
Silver
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Boxes and Miscellaneous
A Victorian snuff box
by David Pettifer, Birmingham 1853
Of rectangular form with shaped scrolling edge, decorated with striped engine turned design, the lid with presentation inscription, the interior gilt, length 8.8cm, weight 4.3oz.
Sold for £175 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The presentation inscription reads;
    Presented to Mr Peter Farmer by a few friends as a mark of respect & esteem 8th Novr. 1853.

Category: Decorative Arts / Silver


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