A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFF-BOX

Lot 118
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£ 11 970
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Lot 118 | A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFF-BOX
Valeur estimée
£ 8 000 – 12 000
A GEORGE II GOLD SNUFF-BOX

BY FRANCIS HARACHE (FL.1738-1754), LONDON, 1741

Cartouche-shaped, the sides chased with elaborate foliate scrolls and shells enclosing dolphins and waterfalls, the hinged cover with a scene of a couple of musicians amid rocaille and classical ruins enclosed by foliage and scrolls, all on a matted ground, the base later engraved with a presentation inscription, marked inside base and on cover

2 7/8 in. (75 mm.) long

3 oz. 3 dwt. (98 gr.)

The inscription reads: 'A Token of Esteem, from the Proprietors of the Royal Fort Estate at Bristol, to Charles James Esq:re of New Inn London, 1792.'





Provenance

A New York Collector; Christie's, New York, 21 October 1993, lot 182.



Special notice

This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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