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English Georgian Regency Sheep & Shepherd Snuffbox, 1812

$1,440
£1,087.58
€1,256.33
CA$2,028.76
A$2,172.80
CHF 1,168.08
MX$26,389.89
NOK 14,759.27
SEK 13,513.21
DKK 9,387.08

About the Item

English Georgian gilt sterling silver snuffbox, 1812. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed; on top, chased pastoral scene: A shepherd sits under a tree with a lamb in arms while the other lambs willingly gather around. The horn lies at his feet. No need for hectoring summons. Naïve and tender with some sort of moral message. Possibly the Parable of the Lost Sheep. Sides and underside have allover bead and leaf ornament. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (IT) and Birmingham assay stamp. Weight: 5.2 troy ounces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1812
  • Condition:
    Very good condition with nice toning.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA7721stDibs: LU898043154002

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