The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016
Lot 468
A William IV silver 'castle-top' snuff box
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £3800
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Description
A William IV silver 'castle-top' snuff box, The Houses of Parliament,
by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1834
rectangular form, the hinged cover with a raised view of Parliament, on a matted background within a heavy foliate scroll border, foliate scroll sides, engine-turned base, silver-gilt interior, length 9.7cm, approx. weight 8.6oz.
Provenance: Lawrence's, Crewkerne, October 2011, lot 1578.