Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 29th April 2015

Lot 309

A George III Scottish silver snuff box

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £500

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Description

A George III Scottish silver snuff box,

maker's mark only, I.G, possibly for James Gilliand, Edinburgh circa 1785,

upright oval form, the flush hinged cover with engraved foliate and Bright-cut decoration, inscribed 'Jas. Pasley, Leith', height 6.3cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.