A very rare and unusual George III Pocket Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1809 by Matthew Linwood.

A very rare and unusual George III Pocket Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1809 by Matthew Linwood.
A very rare and unusual George III Pocket Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1809 by Matthew Linwood.
A very rare and unusual George III Pocket Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1809 by Matthew Linwood.

A very rare and unusual George III Pocket Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 1809 by Matthew Linwood.

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Reference

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The Snuff Box is of an unusual crescent form and the hinged cover is engraved with squares containing stylised flower heads on a prick dot ground. The outer border is engraved with roundels, as is the base. The interior is very well marked and displays original gilding.

Dimensions:

Width 2 cm / 1"
Depth 1 cm / "
Year

1809

Country

Birmingham

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