Lot 67

A George III snuff box

Auction: 16 August 2011 at 12:00 BST
£600
Description
Alexander Gardiner, Edinburgh circa 1798 (date letter lacking), of simple oval outline with three quarter opening flush hinged lid with engraved borders and details over hinge, with oval trailing foliate cartouche enclosing script initials 'LB', the base with engraved borders with presentation inscription.
Dimensions
6.8cm long
Footnote
Note: The presentation inscription reads 'A gift from the peopleof Renfrew To Mr Jas Blackwood 1798'.
Provenance: The Phoenix Collection
References:
'Compendium of Scottish Silver II' R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 8, listed page 77
