The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 483

A George III silver snuff box

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A George III silver snuff box,

by Peter Carter, London 1786,

rectangular form, canted corners, flush-hinged cover, bright-cut engraved radiating decoration, with swags and festoons, the sides with urns and cornucopia, the cover initialled and scratch initialled, gilded interior, length 7.8cm, approx. weight 3.9oz.