JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 30 November 2021 - 10:00 AM start
A George III Scottish provincial silver presentation snuff box,
Realised: $650 plus premium
Lot Details
rectangular rounded end form, the flat hinged lid engraved '1774 To Wybrants Oliphert Esq. of Ballyconnell from the Royal Borough of Rothesay'. Bearing unknown hallmarks 'TRE', Scottish thistle in shield, 'JO’? and George III head in profile. 47 x 91 x 28mm. 90gm. With slight openings to soldered seems at the back. Note: Two 19thC (1894) written notes, one on Ballyconnell House letterhead included, mentioning the presentation of this box to a descendant.
