JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 20 April 2021 - 10:00 AM start
An early 19thC black lacquer commemorative snuff box
Realised: $400 plus premium
Lot Details
the lid with an embossed gilt metal plaque depicting a bust of Nelson facing left, undraped, with short hair. Initial 'W' on the truncation. Inscribed: 'HOR. VICECOM. NELSON OB PATRIAM PUGNANDO MORT. OCT XXI MDCCCV' (died fighting for his country). Dia.85mm.
