Lot 570
An early nineteenth century silver table snuff box of oblong form with engine turned decoration,...
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Lot 570
An early nineteenth century silver table snuff box of oblong form with engine turned decoration,...
Lot 570
Lot Description
An early nineteenth century silver table snuff box of oblong form with engine turned decoration, foliate scroll border, the lid mounted with a panel depicting in relief a hunting scene. Hallmarks rubbed, remnants remain of the duty, passant and maker's mark. Length measuring 3 1/2 inches (9 cm), weight 3.9 ozt (124 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot displays general scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. There is some wear to the definition with some loss of detail to the decoration, particularly evident on the engine turned decoration. Gilding to the interior worn and tarnished. Possibly a replacement plaque to the cartouche on the underside, currently vacant. Hallmarks almost completely erased.
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