Fine Silver - 25th October 2017

Lot 679

A George III presentation silver snuff box

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £180

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Description

A George III presentation silver snuff box,

by John Shaw, Birmingham 1818,

rectangular form, engine-turned cover, sides and base, the hinged cover with initials and a plain thumb-piece, the interior gilded and inscribed 'From J.D. Gleig Madras Civil Service to Alexander Bell Esq,' length 8.4cm, approx. weight 3.9oz.