11th Dec, 2024 9:30
CHRISTMAS FINE SALE
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A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX
maker's mark only, probably by Alexander Gardner of Edinburgh, c.1815, rectangular, with engine-turned decoration and a moulded foliate thumbpiece, the cover with an engraved central cartouche, the interior gilded and with a presentation inscription. 8.2cm wide, 4.6 troy ounces
Presentation inscription: Presented by a few Friends in / acknowledgement of his skill as an / agriculturalist and his worth as a Man
£300 - £500
Buyer's premium: 30.00%
maker's mark only, probably by Alexander Gardner of Edinburgh, c.1815, rectangular, with engine-turned decoration and a moulded foliate thumbpiece, the cover with an engraved central cartouche, the interior gilded and with a presentation inscription. 8.2cm wide, 4.6 troy ounces
Presentation inscription: Presented by a few Friends in / acknowledgement of his skill as an / agriculturalist and his worth as a Man
Engraving to the cover worn and illegible, a slight split has formed on the side with the hinge, looks to be where two smaller pieces of metal have been joined in the construction of the box rather than through damage, one back corner slightly dented, the cover opens and closes tightly, the gilding bright, hallmark clear.
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Auction: CHRISTMAS FINE SALE, 11th Dec, 2024
Our December sale boasts nearly 800 exceptional lots, many sourced from notable deceased estates. Highlights include an Armand Godard bronze and ivory figure of an Argentinean dancer, a selection of Mouseman furniture from a South-East estate, a gentleman’s 18-carat gold Tag Heuer chronograph strap watch, and a small single-owner collection of silver by Paul Storr.
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