Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 21st October 2026
Lot 471
A modern silver copy of 'Nell Gwynn's snuff box',
Estimate £300 - £400
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Description
A modern silver copy of 'Nell Gwynn's snuff box',
maker's mark WCS, London 1979,
rectangular form with canted corners, the cover and sides with chinoiserie decoration, the base engraved 'The Gift of K: Charles 2 to Mrs Gwin: Her Son Charles Duke of St Alban Gave this to me Lawrence Ansnoth 1720 Who had then the Honour to be Head Butler to Him', with leather-bound case, length 7.2cm, approx. weight 3.3oz.