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

Lot 122

A Victorian castle top box

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A Victorian castle top box, with a view of York Minster, in relief on the cover, engine turned sides and gilt interior, the base inscribed "To Robert Hawthorn Esq, in remembrance of his kindness, in the remarkable snow storm, in the night of 15th Dec 1846, TFD", 3.25in (8.2cm), 4oz.