Fine Silver - 25th October 2017

Lot 683

A William IV silver raised relief snuff box

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £550

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Description

A William IV silver raised relief snuff box, Mazeppa,

by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1835,

rectangular form, the hinged cover with a scene of Mazeppa strapped to a horse being pursued by wolves, silver-gilt interior, initialled, foliate thumb-piece, engine-turned sides and base, length 8.2cm, approx. weight 6oz.