A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFF-BOX

MAKER'S MARK G H, WITH THE ENGLISH POST-1739 STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, THE LONDON ASSAY MARK FOR 1739-1756 AND THE LONDON DATE LETTER 1752/1753

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A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFF-BOX
MAKER'S MARK G H, WITH THE ENGLISH POST-1739 STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, THE LONDON ASSAY MARK FOR 1739-1756 AND THE LONDON DATE LETTER 1752/1753
rectangular box, the hinged cover boldly chased with the Continence of Scipio with rocaille scroll surround, the sides similarly chased within flowers and architectural elements, within reeded borders with slightly raised scroll thumbpiece
3 3/8 in. (78 mm.) wide
5 oz. (158 gr.)

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Lot Essay

Scipio Africanus (236-183 BC), also known as Scipio the Elder, was a general in the Second Punic War and a statesman of the Roman Republic. He was best known for defeating Hannibal at the final battle of the Second Punic War at Zama, a victory which earned him the nickname 'the Roman Hannibal', and recognition as one of the finest commanders in military history.

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