Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 30th October 2012

Lot 905

An early 19th century French 18 carat gold snuff box

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1700

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Description

An early 19th century French 18 carat gold snuff box, Paris 1809-1838, maker's mark of CP in a lozenge, rounded rectangular form, textured decoration with rows of circles, the hinged cover with an engraved foliate thumb-piece, the interior inscribed, 'Presented by the late Wm. Grant Esq. of Congalton to the late John Wm. Ker Esq.', length 7.cm, approx. weight 71g.