Silver and Objects of Vertu including the Richmond and Doncaster Cups - 18th October 2006

Lot 227

A rare William IV 'Castletop' snuff box

Estimate £800 - £1,000 | Hammer £750

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Description

A rare William IV 'Castletop' snuff box, with a view of Dryburgh Abbey on the cover, engine turned surfaces and raised floral borders, initialled base, by Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1835, 2.75in (7cm) wide, 4.5oz.