Lot Details
Lot 146
Three Early 18th Century English Sterling Silver Tobacco Boxes
Comprising an oval example engraved with heraldic arms marked AH, London, 1700; another oval example engraved with heraldic arms marked James Smith, London, 1735; and a snuff box engraved "I Left All For You" marked TT, 18th century. Length of largest 4 inches (10 cm), total approximately 9 ounces.
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Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for $3,150 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
1700 example - good detail to arms on cover; interior engraved "BS"; bottom engraved "Bryan Saunders 1698 4oz 17 dwt"; clearly hallmarked
1735 example - good detail to engraved arms; underside engraved T*P
Snuff box - 2 in. - good detail to engraving; interior engraved "M*P Aug 7 1705"; apparenlty only marked with maker TT
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1735 example - good detail to engraved arms; underside engraved T*P
Snuff box - 2 in. - good detail to engraving; interior engraved "M*P Aug 7 1705"; apparenlty only marked with maker TT
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