A GEORGE III GOLD SNUFF-BOX
A GEORGE III GOLD SNUFF-BOX

MAKER'S MARK J B WITH CROWN ABOVE, MARKED WITH ENGLISH POST-1756 STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, THE LONDON ASSAY MARK FOR 1756-1822, THE LONDON DATE LETTER FOR 1760/1761

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A GEORGE III GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK J B WITH CROWN ABOVE, MARKED WITH ENGLISH POST-1756 STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, THE LONDON ASSAY MARK FOR 1756-1822, THE LONDON DATE LETTER FOR 1760/1761
rectangular box, the hinged cover boldly chased with classical figures and rocaille scrolls, the sides similarly chased, the base with a musician and a bird, slightly raised scroll thumbpiece
2 5/16 in. (59 mm.) wide
2¼ oz. (73 gr.)

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