Georgian Silver & Gilt Snuff Box
£395
A heavy and very solid Georgian sterling silver English snuff box dated 1822 - George 1V (assay Birmingham) . This is a quality as well as larger 3 inch box, with a gilt inside. Benefits from a great hinge and positive closure, marks to the lid and the base. All the decoration is in fine order, there is no loss to the inside gilt , marks are all crisp , the makers mark is 'TS' for probably Thomas Shaw, similar pieces have been attributed to him but note there are a couple of other makers with a similar mark.
It has a monogram inscription to the lid, contemporary with the piece, interestingly it reads 'G de LC', French style initials indicating a post Napoleonic war renewing of Anglo-French relations. We think these monograms add to the historical merit of items and the unusual certainly do.
Size: 2 7/8th inches long, 1 3/4 inches wide. 3/4 inch deep. Weight is 77 gms