Silver - Day 2 - 18th July 2012

Lot 975

A George III silver mounted tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl snuff box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £350

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Description

A George III silver mounted tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl snuff box, unmarked circa 1800, oval form, mother-of-pearl cover and base, the cover with engraved decoration and an armorial, tortoiseshell sides, length 8.5cm. The crest, shield and motto are those recorded for Phillips.