Lot Essay
Ralph Dodds was Sheriff of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1849 and Mayor in 1853 and 1865.
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MARK OF FRANCIS DEXTER, LONDON, 1845
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A FINE VICTORIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER CHEROOT CASE
MARK OF FRANCIS DEXTER, LONDON, 1845
With engine-turned panels, the engraved scrolls and floral sprays incorporating a cartouche initialled RD, pull-off cover with separate hinged vesta compartment, the inner rim inscribed below the hallmarks, RALPH DODDS, NEWCASTLE
6 1/8 in. (5.5 cm.) high, 3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide
8.5 oz. (264 gr.)
MARK OF FRANCIS DEXTER, LONDON, 1845
With engine-turned panels, the engraved scrolls and floral sprays incorporating a cartouche initialled RD, pull-off cover with separate hinged vesta compartment, the inner rim inscribed below the hallmarks, RALPH DODDS, NEWCASTLE
6 1/8 in. (5.5 cm.) high, 3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) wide
8.5 oz. (264 gr.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage