Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 6th October 2021

Lot 782

An early 18th century silver snuff box

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £650

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Description

An early 18th century silver snuff box,

maker's mark AH with a crown above and mullet below,

oval form, gilded interior, the hinge cover with a depiction of Queen Anne, with 'A.R', under glass with a red and gilt edging, the underside scratch initialled 'M*E', length 7.8cm,

Provenance: purchased from Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Silver Sale, 27 November 1990.