Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques
Portland, OR
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A very attractive antique Georgian sterling silver & gilt engraved snuff box by Thomas Evans of London, dated 1783.
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A very attractive antique Georgian sterling silver & gilt engraved snuff box by Thomas Evans of London, dated 1783.
The hinged lid with engine turned decoration and a vacant rectangular cartouche to the center (no initials or monogram), the clasp is finely engraved with a floral design, the box closes tightly and opens with ease.
The egdes of the box having a ribbed design and the interior with gilt decoration. Hallmarked twice to the interior, base and top, with Thomas Evans mark and the date letter for 1783, the panther mask for London and the head of the monarch George III, and lion passant for sterling silver. The box is in excellent condition, no damage or repair, a truly outstanding example of a Georgian sterling silver snuff box.
Silver Weight 34 Grams
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 0.62ʺH
- Styles
- Georgian
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Condition Excellent Condition less
Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques
Portland, OR
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