Birmingham 1837 by Edward Smith An early Victorian sterling silver snuff box

Of rectangular form with a hinged lid, with a chased foliate edge, engine turned decoration. Gilt interior. Together with a George III unmarked jar lid, ring attachment, engraved with a fleur-de-lis, and initials DH. (2)

Box length - 7 cm / 2.75 inches

Weight – 78 grams / 2.51 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.