A REGENCY PRESSED-HORN SNUFF BOX DECORATED WITH A BUST OF QUEEN CAROLINE
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A REGENCY PRESSED-HORN SNUFF BOX DECORATED WITH A BUST OF QUEEN CAROLINE

CIRCA 1820

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A REGENCY PRESSED-HORN SNUFF BOX DECORATED WITH A BUST OF QUEEN CAROLINE
CIRCA 1820
Inscribed 'CAROLINE QUEEN OF ENGLAND' and 'WILSON SC. SHEFFIELD' the underside decorated with a foliate rosette; and another depicting a hunt, inscribed 'TALLY-HO' and 'WILSON'
The first, 3¼ in. (18.3 cm.) diameter (2)
Provenance
Presented to H.R.H. The Princess Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood (1897-1965) on the occasion of her 22nd birthday by Lieutenant-Colonel Frank Dugdale (b. 1857), and by descent at Harewood House, Yorkshire.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

Lieutenant-Colonel Frank Dugdale (b. 1857) was Equerry-in-Waiting to H.R.H. Queen Mary (1867-1923) when Princess of Wales (1901-10).

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