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A gold snuff box, London, 1720/1730 and later

Estimate

12,000 - 18,000 EUR

Lot Details

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Description

rectangular with slightly waisted sides, the lid later set with a panel chased with a cipher for Frederick Lewis, Prince of Wales, below the motto 'Ich Dien' chased in high relief, on a matted ground, within chased strapwork of trellis, shells and rocailles, small thumbpiece and correspondingly curved border to the base, the base later engraved with a crowned monogram for his consort, Princess Augusta, within rocailles and scrolls, partially legible maker's mark 'u' or 'a' in Gothic script,

7,1 cm; 2 3/4 in. wide

overall weight 101 gr, 3,25 oz

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