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Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821

$4,179.67
£3,020
€3,571.16
CA$5,721.05
A$6,407.88
CHF 3,334.23
MX$77,823.22
NOK 42,269.58
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About the Item

Hallmarked in London in 1821 by Christopher John Buckler, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is gilt, and features a cast "Topers" scene on the lid of three gentlemen drinking and smoking, in the style of a painting by David Teniers the Younger. The snuff box measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep and weighs 5.1 troy ounces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    George IV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1821
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: b77321stDibs: LU4930242586952

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