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George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box for a Lady Made in London, circa 1790

$2,384.76
£1,750
€2,044.45
CA$3,275.53
A$3,662.44
CHF 1,921.10
MX$44,360.95
NOK 24,250.15
SEK 22,910.53
DKK 15,259.79

About the Item

A Fine George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box, Most Probably for a Lady. Made Almost Certainly in London circa 1790. The Snuff Box is of an unusual smaller size and was most probably for the use of a Lady. The cover and base are inset with a slightly domed agate, with an outer gold reeded frame. The plain gold sides are also decorated with a single reeded band. The box is in excellent condition. Additional information: Length: 1.75 inches, 4,38 cm. Width: 1.3 inches, 3.25 cm. Height: 0.6 inches, 1.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.53 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 1.3 in (3.31 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3744311stDibs: LU978137510072

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