Silver - 27th July 2005

Lot 415

An early Victorian oblong snuff box

Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £300

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Description

An early Victorian oblong snuff box, with engine turning and raised floral borders, inscribed in miniscule script, "Presented to Gilbert Robertson Jenber as a testimony of esteem from his Weavers under his charge, Burnbank, 11th April 1839", gilt interior, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1837, 3in (7.6cm) wide, 3oz.