George III Silver 5 Compartment Multi-Hinged Snuff Box
George Cowdery, London 1797
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An extremely fine quality George III silver five compartment multi-hinged Snuff Box of rounded rectangular form with bright-cut engraved decoration and borders, the top and bottom engraved with two crests. Five flat concealed hinges with lids opening to reveal the silver gilt interior to five separate compartments.
Complete with silk and velvet lined red leather fitted retailer's case by Asprey Plc.
By George Cowdery, London, 1797
Sold - £2,995.00
Condition
In fine crisp condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
22 mm
(0.87 inches)
W
109 mm
(4.29 inches)
D
42 mm
(1.65 inches)
Weight
157.00 Grams
(5.05 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
PB271016.21
Medium
Silver
Literature
The crest of a swan's head and neck erased, ducally gorged, is possibly that of Pomfrett or Mellish.
