Silver & Objects of Vertu - 23rd January 2019

Lot 1099

A George IV silver snuff box

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £120

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Description

A George IV silver snuff box,

by John Jones, London 1825,

rounded rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, the cover initialled, the interior of the cover later inscribed 'Presented to Charles Wiseman, by the Bros. Shopmates and Friends as a token of respect and esteem after 27 years service in H.M. Dockyard, April 9th 1881', length 9.8cm, approx. weight 2.9oz.