A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX maker's mark only, probably by...

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477 - A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX maker's mark only, probably by Alexander Gardner of Edinburgh, c.1815,...

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£250 - £350

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A GEORGE III SILVER SNUFF BOX

maker's mark only, probably by Alexander Gardner of Edinburgh, c.1815, rectangular, with engine-turned decoration and a moulded foliate thumbpiece, the cover with an engraved central cartouche, the interior gilded and with a presentation inscription. 8.2cm wide, 4.6 troy ounces

Presentation inscription: Presented by a few Friends in / acknowledgement of his skill as an / agriculturalist and his worth as a Man

Engraving to the cover worn and illegible, a slight split has formed on the side with the hinge, looks to be where two smaller pieces of metal have been joined in the construction of the box rather than through damage, one back corner slightly dented, the cover opens and closes tightly, the gilding bright, hallmark clear.

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+ Calendar 2025-01-22 09:30:00 2025-01-23 23:59:59 Europe/London Fine Art & Antiques We are delighted to announce our first auction of 2025, taking place on 22 and 23 January. This exceptional sale features a remarkable single-owner collection of Asian art and an exquisite single-owner collection of silver by the renowned Omar Ramsden. Additional highlights include a Charles II silver toilet box by Robert Cooper, London 1676 (estimate £7,000–9,000), a fine French gold-mounted and enamelled lacquer case in a Cartier case (estimate £6,000–8,000), Giuseppe Gambogi’s stunning white marble carving of a reclining female nude (estimate £2,000–3,000), René Lalique's elegant 'Suzanne' statuette (estimate £3,000–4,000), and a gents steel Rolex Air King bracelet watch (estimate £2,000–3,000). Elstob Auctioneers Elstob Auctioneers auction@elstob.co.uk

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22nd Jan 25 at 9:30am GMT