Antique English Sterling Silver Violin Case Snuff Box
£1,025.00
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: 1893
ORIGIN: London, England
MAKER: Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings
WEIGHT: 2.53 troy ounces (2.78 ounces or 78.70 grams)
STOCK CODE: 700/12/ZZZ
Item Description
1893 Antique English Sterling Silver snuff box in the form of a violin case. Outstanding detail in every way. Fully hallmarked to the inner gilded base and part hallmarks to the inside cover. beautifully hand cased to the side representing hinges and lock. The cover is domed in shape and carries a working swing handle. This would grace any collection.
Any white marks on the images are from the flash.
I always over describe my items, and exaggerate any defects visible this way there shouldn't be any surprises.
Item Condition: Silver in excellent original condition with a slight bruise to the base.
Item Hallmark and Maker: London 1893/94 - Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd of Bartlett's Passage, Holborn Circus, London; subsequently Fetter Lane, London EC4
Item Size Approximate: 4" 1/3 long - 1" 1/4 tall with handle - 1" 1/4 at widest part
Item Total Weight Approximate: 78.7 Grams in Total
Certificate of Authenticity: Every item I sell comes with a detailed Certificate of Authenticity, stating its description, approximate date of manufacture, size, weight and price paid
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Barrie Wallis
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