Sale 8620
London, South Kensington
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14 December 1999
Price realised
GBP 748
Estimate
A GEORGE III NAVETTE SHAPED SNUFF BOX, MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY THAT OF JERAMIAH D'OLIER, DUBLIN 1790, bright-engraved on the cover with a tied ribbon, a vacant cartouche and border-work, (gilt interior) - 10cm long, 2.5oz.
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