Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 29th April 2015

Lot 654

A George III silver-gilt snuff box

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £650

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Description

A George III silver-gilt snuff box,

by John Ash, London 1809,

rectangular form, the hinged cover with a cast classical scene, within a foliate scroll border, chased trailing grapevine sides and the base with inter-woven chequer board decoration, the interior cover with two monograms, length 7.6cm, approx. weight 5.2oz.