UNMARKED, CIRCA 1710, UNMARKED, CIRCA 1710

A QUEEN ANNE SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX

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UNMARKED, CIRCA 1710

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UNMARKED, CIRCA 1710
Oval with stand-away hinge, gilt interior, cover set with tortoiseshell panel, probably by Jean Obrisset, depicting Queen Anne in profile to sinister, inscribed around top of cover God bless Queen Anne. Marlborough for ever.
2.7/8 in. long (7.2 cm.)

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Lot Essay

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) was a celebrated soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs. His career reached its zenith under Queen Anne and he led the allied armies to victory in the War of the Spanish Succession, with victories at Blenheim, Ramillies and finally in 1709 at Malplaquet

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