A William IV gilt-lined snuff box | Christie's

Sale 8457

Objects of Vertu and Miniatures

London, South Kensington

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13 July 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 158

A William IV gilt-lined snuff box

Price realised

GBP 345

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 350

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A William IV gilt-lined snuff box
of rounded rectangular form, engine-turned overall, the cover with chased floral and foliate thumbpiece, Taylor and Perry, Birmingham 1835 -- 9.4cms; and a further Victorian shaped rectangular snuff box, engraved with scrollwork, the cover with shaped cartouche engraved with a name, Edward Smith, Birmingham 1845 -- 8cms (2)
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