18th Sep, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2061
 

2061

A George III Silver Snuff-Box and a Victorian Silver Snuff-Box, The First by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1806, The Second by David Pettifere, Birmingham, 1854. the first plain oblong, the hinged cover engraved with initials, hinge defective, 6.4cm wide; the second shaped oblong, engraved with foliage scrolls, the hinged cover engraved with initials, 8cm wide, total weight of silver 3oz 14dwt, 115gr; Together With: A Victorian Tortoiseshell and Bone Snuff-Box, 8.3cm wide (3)

Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

. The George III Snuff-Box: Fully marked inside cover. The base with maker's mark only. There is some wear to the marks. There is surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. The hinge is completely detached. There are some pin dents and some solder repairs to the sides. The Victorian Snuff-Box: Part marked inside base and cover. The marks are clear. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There has possibly been an erasure under the engraved initials. The Victorian Snuff-Box: there are some scratches overall.

 


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