Lot Essay
The arms are those of Praed, for either Col. James Praed (1655-1706) of Trevethoe, St. Ives, Cornwall, or his brother John Praed (c. 1657-1717) of Trevethow, Cornwall
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PROPERTY FROM A NEW YORK PRIVATE COLLECTION
A WILLIAM AND MARY SILVER AND GLASS SNUFF BOX
DATED 1693
Details
A WILLIAM AND MARY SILVER AND GLASS SNUFF BOX
DATED 1693
Elongated octagonal, the base and cover each with a glazed panel, the cover with a painted coat-of-arms, the base with stylized inscription “J Praed” and date 1693, the interior gilt and set with iron spring and latch, apparently unmarked
3 in. (76 mm.) long
DATED 1693
Elongated octagonal, the base and cover each with a glazed panel, the cover with a painted coat-of-arms, the base with stylized inscription “J Praed” and date 1693, the interior gilt and set with iron spring and latch, apparently unmarked
3 in. (76 mm.) long
Provenance
An Iberian Private Collection, Christie’s London, 9 December 2011, lot 463
Brought to you by
Nick Dinerstein
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