Silver, Early Spoons & Collectors' Items - 25th April 2006

Lot 61

An early Victorian 'castletop' box

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £800

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Description

An early Victorian 'castletop' box, with engine-turning and a view of Windsor Castle in relief on the cover, the base with a small oblong cartouche, inscribed "Presented by the Children of the Deanery Schools, St Burgan to Mr H. Lee, Lady Day 1846", gilt interior, by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1838, 2.85in (7.2cm), 1.8oz.