A George III Scottish gilt-lined snuff box | Christie's

Sale 8380

Objects of Vertu and Portrait Miniatures

London, South Kensington

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18 May 1999

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Lot 183

A George III Scottish gilt-lined snuff box

Price realised

GBP 460

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 250

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A George III Scottish gilt-lined snuff box
of rectangular form, the cover engraved with a crest and motto and with applied foliate thumbpiece, R.H., Edinburgh 1818 -- 8.4cms

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