A George Iii Sterling Silver Snuff Box, London 1818 By William Elerby - Jun 22, 2022 | Chiswick Auctions In London
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

A George III sterling silver snuff box, London 1818 by William Elerby

Related Snuff Boxes & Tobacco Boxes

More Items in George III Snuff Boxes & Tobacco Boxes

View More

Recommended Tobacciana

View More
item-130310204=1
item-130310204=2
item-130310204=3
item-130310204=4
A George III sterling silver snuff box, London 1818 by William Elerby
A George III sterling silver snuff box, London 1818 by William Elerby
Item Details
Description

A George III sterling silver snuff box, London 1818 by William Elerby

Of rectangular form, the hinged lid raised by a chased foliate thumbpiece to the front. All over with engine turned decoration, the lid centre with an oval cartouche engraved with a hare in hiding. The interior of lid engraved with a presentation inscription reading “Presented to Mr Thomas Wildash by the gentlemen of the Chislet and Herne hunt” all within scrolling ornamentation. Gilt interior. Fully marked to base, part-marked to the lid.

Length – 8.4 cm / 3.25 inches

Height – 3.2 cm / 1.25 inches

Weight – 154 grams / 4.95 ozt

The Thomas Wildash mentioned may be Thomas Roper Wildash (1788-1834), son of Issac Wildash (1760-1836) of Davington Kent, later in Oundle Northamptonshire where on the 6th Dec 1831 he married Mary Henderson (1801-1845).

Buyer's Premium
  • 25% up to £500,000.00
  • 12.5% above £500,000.00

A George III sterling silver snuff box, London 1818 by William Elerby

Estimate £250 - £350
See Sold Price
Starting Price £240
1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in London, London, uk
See Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment

Chiswick Auctions

Chiswick Auctions

London, United Kingdom2,949 Followers
TOP