Decorative Arts and Design Auction

December 11, 2013

LOT 3

Lot 3

Victorian Silver Rectangular Table Snuff Box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1842

Victorian Silver Rectangular Table Snuff Box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1842
Lot 3 Details
Victorian Silver Rectangular Table Snuff Box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1842

engraved with a presentation inscription of Canadian historical interest
length 3.7" — 9.4 cm.
4.9 oz. — 152 grams

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $1,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Victorian Silver Rectangular Table Snuff Box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1842
  • Victorian Silver Rectangular Table Snuff Box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1842
  • Victorian Silver Rectangular Table Snuff Box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1842
Note:

Inscribed on the cover: ‘Presented / BY / THE MAGISTRATES OF THE / DISTRICT OF SIMCOE / TO / His Honour Judge Cowan, / IN TESTIMONY OF / their high Sense of his Valuable Services / as Chairman of the Quarter Sefsions of the District / and of his kind and courteous advice & afsistance / to them individually on all occasions, and / AS A SMALL TOKEN / of the very great respect and esteem they entertain / towards him. / BARRIE, 2nd JULY 1844.’

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition; well marked inside both sides

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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