Silver and Collectors Items - 20th April 2011

Lot 790

A William IV silver mounted mother-of-pearl snuff box

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £680

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Description

A William IV silver mounted mother-of-pearl snuff box, by John Tongue, Birmingham 1831, rectangular form, canted corners, the hinged cover engraved with a hunting scene of a huntsman and his hounds, the base engraved with a running fox, the sides with engine turned decoration and inscribed 'Richd Tookey', length 7.5cm.