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Victorian Silver-Gilt Presentation Snuffbox

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:2,200.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Victorian Silver-Gilt Presentation Snuffbox
<B>Victorian Silver-gilt Presentation Snuffbox</B></I><BR><I>Marked William Summers, London, 1868 WS N </B></I><BR><BR>Rectangular, of shaped outline, applied with a star of the order of the Queen's Own Light Infantry Militia below Royal British crown, in retailer's box with silver plaque engraved with dedication inscription (by Prince Arthur of Britain)<BR><BR>Queen Victoria's favorite son, Prince Arthur William Patrick of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha (1850-1942) was created Duke of Connaught and Strathearn in 1874. He had a distinguished military career, rising to Field Marshal in 1902, and served as Governor-General of Canada from 1911 to 1916.<BR><BR>Provenance: <BR>Presented by Prince Arthur of Great Britain to the officers of the Queen's Own Light Infantry Militia, 1869.<BR>Purchased at Asprey & Garrard's, London<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)