Lot 580
A mid-Victorian silver snuff box, the rounded rectangular form ornately engraved throughout with...
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Lot 580
A mid-Victorian silver snuff box, the rounded rectangular form ornately engraved throughout with...
Lot 580
Lot Description
A mid-Victorian silver snuff box, the rounded rectangular form ornately engraved throughout with flowers and scrolling foliage, the hinged lid with personal presentation engraving and opening to a gilded interior. Hallmarked Alfred Taylor, Birmingham 1857. Length measures 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm), weight 2.01 ozt (62.5 grams).
'Presented to Mr John Gordon in appreciation of his services as Precentor in James's U.P Church. Dundee June 20th 1864.'
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Appears in good overall condition, displaying some light surface wear and tarnishing. Also general surface marks and scratches and a couple of minor dints to corners and ends. Decoration in good condition. The hinged lid appears in good working order and sits well. Gilding to the interior is a little faded. The hallmarks are slightly rubbed but still legible.
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