A Private Collection of Snuff Boxes & Bonbonnières - 25th April 2017
Lot 182
A George IV silver raised relief snuff box
Estimate £700 - £900 | Hammer £650
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Description
A George IV silver raised relief snuff box,
by Joseph Willmore, no apparent date letter, Birmingham circa 1825,
rectangular form, the hinged cover with a raised classical battle scene, possibly Alexander The Great on horseback at the Battle of Issus, reeded sides and engine-turned base with a vacant cartouche, length 7.7cm, approx. weight 4oz.