London 1969 by Collingwood and Co An Elizabeth II sterling silver snuff box

Of rectangular form with a hinged domed lid raised by a simple thumbpiece, waisted sides. Engraved with an initial B within crossed plumage. Fully and part-marked.

Length - 8.2 cm / 3.25 inches

Weight – 109 grams / 3.5 ozt

Provenance:

Collection of Elizabeth Vere Drummond Birdwood, 1st Baroness Birdwood (1909 – 1997), daughter of Sir George Drummond Ogilvie (1882-1966) who was in the Indian Political Service. From 14 October 1932 to April 1937, he was responsible for the administration of the former province of British India, Ajmer-Merwara, as Chief Commissioner. Thence by descent.