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

Lot 74

A George IV fox mask box

Estimate £2,000 - £2,500 | Hammer £3000

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Description

A George IV fox mask box, with a foliate thumbpiece and a hinged cover, inscribed "Edward Harrison from his friend, Jan 1. 1840, the Sword of Rath.Col (Edmund De Pentheny O'Kelly)", gilt interior, by Tye & Kilner, Birmingham 1827, 3.1in (8cm), 2oz.