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A George IV Silver Snuff Box

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Silver Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
A George IV Silver Snuff Box
<B>A George IV Silver Snuff Box</B></I> <BR><BR>Edward Smith, Birmingham, England<BR>1834-35<BR>Silver and silver gilt<BR>Marks: (lion passant), (anchor), (monarch profile), <I>ES, L</B></I><BR>2.87 in. long, 2.83 troy ounces<BR><BR>With engine turned decoration, cast floral lip and fluted sides. Rectangular central reserve engraved with a Bishop's mitre. Engraved on the interior: <I>Presented, by, HB, To the Honest Bishop, Of Bond Street, As a testimonial of esteem.</B></I> Silver gilt interior.<BR> <BR><BR><B>Important notice: