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Property from T.R.H. The Dukes of Gloucester
A GEORGE IV SILVER SNUFF-BOX
MARK OF WILLIAM SIMPSON, BIRMINGHAM, 1829
Details
A GEORGE IV SILVER SNUFF-BOX
MARK OF WILLIAM SIMPSON, BIRMINGHAM, 1829
Rectangular, the sides and base set with panels of engine-turning, the cover set with a cast and chased plaque depicting a family of game birds in a wooded landscape within a foliate border, gilt interior, marked on base and inside cover
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
5¾ oz. (170gr.)
MARK OF WILLIAM SIMPSON, BIRMINGHAM, 1829
Rectangular, the sides and base set with panels of engine-turning, the cover set with a cast and chased plaque depicting a family of game birds in a wooded landscape within a foliate border, gilt interior, marked on base and inside cover
3 in. (77 mm.) wide
5¾ oz. (170gr.)
Provenance
A wedding present from Sir Archibald Campbell (d. 1948) and The Hon. Lady Campbell (1873-1950) to T.R.H. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, November 1935.
Brought to you by
Adrian Hume Sayer