Tuesday 4 December 2018 | 10:00 | Lots: 422

Tuesday 4 December 2018 | 10:00 | Lots: 422

Lot 974

Lot 974

A William IV silver snuff box.

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Lot 974

Lot Description

A William IV silver snuff box, of oblong form with reeded sides and foliate thumb-piece. Hallmarked William Simpson, Birmingham 1832. Length measuring 7.8 cm, weight 74.3 grams.

Postage: Postable

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Fairly worn appearance, displaying tarnishing and surface wear and many marks and scratches. Heavier wear around edges and corners with minor nicks/dints. Evidence of repairs to some corners and joins. Surface decoration very rubbed and worn, evidence of stippled or punched borders. Hinged lid rises slightly when in closed position. Small area of damage/losses to centre of hinges. Hallmarks rubbed but legible. The gilded interior appears a copper tone in colour.

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