10th Jul, 2024 9:30
FINE ART, ANTIQUES, SILVER & JEWELLERY
427
A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT SNUFF BOX
by John Linnit, London 1824, rectangular, the hinged cover with a border decorated in relief with hunting scenes, the underside of the cover inscribed To Capt. R.D. Guthrie / a token of Esteem from the undermentioned Passengers / BY THE SHIP HARRIET / Mrs Backhouse / Major Backhouse / Captain Carter / 9th Apl. 1827, the sides of the cover further engraved Capt J.A. Tween and Capt Simmons, the lid centred by script initials to a rectangular reserve, the lid, sides and base engine-turned. 8.7cm long, 4.9 troy ounces
Sold for £700
by John Linnit, London 1824, rectangular, the hinged cover with a border decorated in relief with hunting scenes, the underside of the cover inscribed To Capt. R.D. Guthrie / a token of Esteem from the undermentioned Passengers / BY THE SHIP HARRIET / Mrs Backhouse / Major Backhouse / Captain Carter / 9th Apl. 1827, the sides of the cover further engraved Capt J.A. Tween and Capt Simmons, the lid centred by script initials to a rectangular reserve, the lid, sides and base engine-turned. 8.7cm long, 4.9 troy ounces
Auction: FINE ART, ANTIQUES, SILVER & JEWELLERY, 10th Jul, 2024
Highlights include a single-owner collection of exquisite snuff boxes and two extensive private collections of fine silver. Additionally, our jewellery section offers over 100 lots of antique pieces from a deceased estate.
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