Decorative Arts & Design

January 2530, 2020
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LOT 29

Lot 29

George IV Silver Rectangular Snuff Box, Thomas Shaw, Birmingham, 1828

George IV Silver Rectangular Snuff Box, Thomas Shaw, Birmingham, 1828
Lot 29 Details
George IV Silver Rectangular Snuff Box, Thomas Shaw, Birmingham, 1828

length 1.9 in — 4.8 cm
1 oz. — 31 grams

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $144
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Van Hall Collection, Victoria, BC

CONDITION DETAILS

Erasure on the cartouche; in good condition; well marked inside both sides

LOT 29
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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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