George III Sterling Silver Snuffbox

Description:

George III Sterling Silver Snuffbox, Chester, 1789-90, maker's mark "GW," with an applied cartouche with engraved armorial and engraved inscription to lid, lg. 4 1/8 in., approx. 6.9 troy oz.
Estimate $200-400

Wear/ halo around footrim to underside (sloppy silver joints to corresponding interior, appears to be in the manufacture- see images). Otherwise in good overall condition with only light surface wear.


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