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MARK OF NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM, 1850,
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A VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX,
MARK OF NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM, 1850,
Of book form, the cover engraved with The Crystal Palace within a zig-zag engraved navette panel framed within a similarly decorated border with bud motifs in each corner, the spine inscribed "CRYSTAL PALACE" between two decorative bands, the base engraved with a large foliate device within a zig-zag & foliate frame, gilt interior, 6½ x 3 x 1 5/8 in. (16.5 x 8 x 4.4 cm.), 13.5 oz.
MARK OF NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM, 1850,
Of book form, the cover engraved with The Crystal Palace within a zig-zag engraved navette panel framed within a similarly decorated border with bud motifs in each corner, the spine inscribed "CRYSTAL PALACE" between two decorative bands, the base engraved with a large foliate device within a zig-zag & foliate frame, gilt interior, 6½ x 3 x 1 5/8 in. (16.5 x 8 x 4.4 cm.), 13.5 oz.
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
Further details
The Great Exhibition of 1851 was conceived by Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria, with the intention of symbolising the industrial, economic & military superiority of Great Britain. It was held in Hyde Park, London & housed in the specially constructed Crystal Palace, designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. It was visited by 6,200,000 visitors who marvelled at the 13,000 exhibits gathered from all around the world.