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BY CORNELIUS BLAND (FL. 1772-1796), LONDON, 1781
Details
A GEORGE III TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY CORNELIUS BLAND (FL. 1772-1796), LONDON, 1781
Navette-shaped, finely chased with panels of vertical reeds scattered with flowerheads within a chased border of acanthus leaves on a sablé ground, the cover and the base centred with a raised flowerhead on a sablé ground within a foliate border, marked in cover, on flange and in body, with original fitted shagreen case
4 3/8 in. (110 mm.) wide
6 oz. 17 dwt. (214 gr.)
BY CORNELIUS BLAND (FL. 1772-1796), LONDON, 1781
Navette-shaped, finely chased with panels of vertical reeds scattered with flowerheads within a chased border of acanthus leaves on a sablé ground, the cover and the base centred with a raised flowerhead on a sablé ground within a foliate border, marked in cover, on flange and in body, with original fitted shagreen case
4 3/8 in. (110 mm.) wide
6 oz. 17 dwt. (214 gr.)
Provenance
With Daniel Packer, London 2004.
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.
Sale room notice
Please note the additional Provenance:
Countess of Liverpool, Christie's London 20 February 1961, Lot 171
From sale of the property of Mr Charles Engelhard, Christie's London, 28 June 1972, Lot 24
Countess of Liverpool, Christie's London 20 February 1961, Lot 171
From sale of the property of Mr Charles Engelhard, Christie's London, 28 June 1972, Lot 24
Brought to you by
Harry Williams-Bulkeley
International Head of Silver Department