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A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX
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A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX
maker's mark of Roger Biggs, London, 1798
Octagonal and with hinged cover and side flap, bright-cut engraved overall with trailing vines, acorns, fruits and foliage and with Prince of Wales feathers within oval cartouche, the cover with initials within military trophies, the interior later engraved with presentation inscription dated 1840, marked on base and cover - 4in. (10cm.) long
5ozs. (185grs.)
maker's mark of Roger Biggs, London, 1798
Octagonal and with hinged cover and side flap, bright-cut engraved overall with trailing vines, acorns, fruits and foliage and with Prince of Wales feathers within oval cartouche, the cover with initials within military trophies, the interior later engraved with presentation inscription dated 1840, marked on base and cover - 4in. (10cm.) long
5ozs. (185grs.)