Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2. - 23rd July 2020
Lot 917
An early 18th century silver snuff box
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £900
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Description
An early 18th century silver snuff box,
unmarked circa 1720,
oval form, the hinged cover set with an oval silver-gilt medallion of Charles I, gilded interior, the underside with a later presentation inscription ' To Ernest Gillick with thanks for designing the beautiful Chairman's Cup for the Arts Club, London from William Orpen, 1929' length 7.4cm, approx. weight 1.6oz.
Ernest Gillick RA (1874-1951) was the British sculptor and Sir William Orpen KBE, RA, RHA (1878-1931) was the Irish artist.