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    Objects of Vertu and Miniatures

    London, South Kensington

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    13 July 1999

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    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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