Early Spoons, Silver and Collectors' Items - 26th January 2005

Lot 309

A George IV rectangular snuff box

Estimate £200 - £250 | Hammer £340

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Description

A George IV rectangular snuff box , with engine turned cover and base and reeded sides, foliate thumbpiece, maker IB, and an early Victorian rectangular snuff box, with raised foliate borders and inscribed "From a grateful and attached friend to Mrs Harrington", by Edward Smith, both Birmingham 1825 and 1838 respectively, 3.5in (9cm) max length, 6oz. (2)