Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 215

A George IV silver-gilt table snuff box

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £650

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Description

A George IV silver-gilt table snuff box, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1820, rectangular form, engine turned decoration, foliate border, the centre monogrammed, the inside,' Madras June 10th 1825. Presented by the Passengers on board the ship Lady Campbell to Mr Henry Murphy as a token of their regard', length 8.2cm, approx. weight 6.5oz.