A fine George IV Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1829 by Edward Smith.

A fine George IV Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1829 by Edward Smith.
A fine George IV Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1829 by Edward Smith.
A fine George IV Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1829 by Edward Smith.
A fine George IV Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1829 by Edward Smith.

A fine George IV Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1829 by Edward Smith.

£425
Category

Fine Boxes

Reference

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The Snuff Box is of slender broad rectangular form. The cover and base are decorated with engine turned designs and the sides with reeding. This example displays a floral and foliate cast thumb piece and the cover also displays an oblong cartouche engraved with the contemporary inscription From a Friend to Rev D. Cole. The interior is well marked and displays very fine original gilding.



Length: 2.75 inches, 6.88cm.

Width: 1.1 inches, 2.75cm.

Height: 0.55 inches, 1.38cm.

Year

1829

Country

Birmingham

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