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

Lot 492

A George I silver snuff box

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £500

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Description

A George I silver snuff box,

by Joseph Simcoe, London 1716,

rectangular form, canted corners, flush hinged cover, engraved border, the cover with a later crest and initial, length 6.6cm, approx. weight 1.7oz.

the crest is possibly that for Carnegie, Cheltenham, Chipchase or Cockman.