Lot Essay
Alexander Strachan has been described by Arthur Grimwade as the "Paul Storr of gold boxes." He supplied the Royal goldsmiths, Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, as well as Garrard's.
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A REGENCY GOLD SNUFF BOX
MAKER'S MARK OF ALEXANDER J. STRACHAN, LONDON, 1818
Oblong with rounded ends, the base, sides and hinged cover engine-turned within chased oak foliate borders, marked on interior and cover--3 5/8in.(9.2cm.) long
MAKER'S MARK OF ALEXANDER J. STRACHAN, LONDON, 1818
Oblong with rounded ends, the base, sides and hinged cover engine-turned within chased oak foliate borders, marked on interior and cover--3 5/8in.(9.2cm.) long