Silver & Jewellery - 20th April 2005

Lot 578

A George I silver gilt snuff box

Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £550

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Description

A George I silver gilt snuff box, of canted oblong form, with a concealed hinge and two engraved friezes of birds and a basket of fruit, the rim scratched "MD", makers mark only "LH", unascribed, c.1720, 2.75in (7cm), 1.75oz.