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Antique Victorian Silver Decorative Table Snuff Box 1861 Horse Racing

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An impressive Antique Victorian solid Silver Table Snuff Box with an ornate chased border and an engraved horse racing scene on the lid. The rectangular Box has a decorative shaped border and is embellished with an engraved floral design on the base. The interior of the box is gilded. Made in Birmingham, England in 1861 by George Unite. Approx. Weight - 526g / 16.9cm Approx. Length - 13.4cm Approx. Width - 10.4cm Approx. Height - 3.9cm This Snuff Box has a full English Hallmark, The Box is in excellent condition with no damage and fine gilding on the interior. STOCK CODE - VIC01 INK01 NOV01.
  • Creator:
    George Unite (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.54 in (3.9 cm)Width: 5.28 in (13.4 cm)Depth: 4.1 in (10.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1861
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4842230227502

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