Sale 7381
London
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24 - 25 January 2007
Price realised
GBP 660
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A GEORGE II SILVER SNUFF-BOX APPARENTLY UNMARKED, PROBABLY ENGLISH, CIRCA 1740 Square with canted corners, the hinged cover and base chased and engraved with scrolls, flowers and foliage, the cover engraved with cypher 3 in. (8 cm.) long 3 oz. (100 gr.)
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