Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 1046

A George III Irish silver-gilt presentation snuff box

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A George III Irish silver-gilt presentation snuff box, by James Scott, Dublin 1828, rectangular form, the sides with chased foliate scroll decoration, the hinged cover with a foliate scroll border and inscribed, 'Major Tyler and the Officers, 97th Reserve Companies to Lieut. Col Pattison, December 24th 1829', length 7.8cm, approx. weight 5.5oz.