Lot 394
George IV silver snuff box of rectangular form, the hinged lid with stippled decoration...
Monday 6 June 2011 | 10:00 | Lots: 472
Lot 394
George IV silver snuff box of rectangular form, the hinged lid with stippled decoration...
Lot 394
Lot Description
George IV silver snuff box of rectangular form, the hinged lid with stippled decoration surrounding a central vacant rectangular cartouche, and opening to reveal a gilded interior, with conforming decoration to the underside. Hallmarked TS (probably Thomas Shaw) Birmingham 1822. Measuring 6cm by 3.5cm, weight 36.5 grams.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The snuff box displays general wear and surface marks and scratches commensurate with the age and use. There is some loss of detail to the stippled decoration and there is some wear to the edges, especially the corners. There are also some minor nicks and dints in the metal all over and particularly around the edges. The gilded interior is faded. Hallmarks are rubbed but still legible.
Please login to request a condition report or ask more questions.
Own a similar item?
Request a Valuation
Get started
Receive alerts about
similar lots
Get Started
Upcoming Lots
Telephone Bid
Bid
Newsletter Signup
Keyword Alerts
Would you like to receive personalised keyword alerts when new catalogues go live. If so, please indicate these below
Set a password to save your keyword alerts
Passwords are a minimum of 8 characters and must include an upper case letter, a lower case letter, a number and a special character.
Newsletter
