Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 458

A early 19th century Irish presentation silver snuff box

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £130

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Description

A early 19th century Irish presentation silver snuff box, by Aneas Ryan, Dublin circa 1805, pointed oval form, the hinged cover has been partly poorly erased by is possibly the crest and motto of the 4th Derry Batalion of Militia, with the crest of a lying deer, initials WM and a military bugle, length 7.5cm, approx. weight 2.2oz.