AN ENGLISH 18CT GOLD SNUFF BOX , ALEXANDER JAMES STRACHAN, LONDON 1805
AN ENGLISH 18CT GOLD SNUFF BOX , ALEXANDER JAMES STRACHAN, LONDON 1805Estimate $5,000 – $8,000
- Lot Sold $7,600 (Hammer Price)
- $9,120 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
of rounded rectangular form, chased overall to simulate basket weave with inset lid, hallmarked to interior base and marks to lid
93GMS, 8.2CM WIDE
PROVENANCE
Sotheby's Geneva, 17 May 1984, Lot 335
Private Collection, Sydney
CONDITION
1- 1 - Marks somewhat rubbed but leggible.
2- 2 - some minor expected surface scratching consistent with age and use to interior and exterior surfaces. Basket relief decoratrion in good condiion.
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