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Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
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English tobacco snuff box in Sterling Silver 925 – Georgian era – Hunting scenes and rural life – 250 g Important and refined English tobacco snuff box/box in Sterling Silver, of generous size, entirely decorated with elaborate figurative relief scenes. Description The lid presents a complex hunting scene on horseback, set before a large countryside house, with riders, horses, hounds and numerous figures. The composition is particularly rich and almost covers the entire upper surface. The side walls are decorated in a continuous manner with scenes of rural and country life, including numerous characters, houses, trees, vegetation and small architectural elements. The work combines repoussé, chasing, and engraving, with pronounced reliefs and an exceptional abundance of details. The interior is predominantly smooth and preserves a small additional mark. Marks On the body there is a series of British marks. The passant lion is clearly recognizable, the traditional mark of the English Sterling standard. Also present are: maker's mark assay office heraldic mark Dating England, Chester, 1905 Characteristics Material: Sterling Silver 925 Country: England Type: tobacco snuff box / collectible box Technique: repoussé, chasing and engraving Decoration: hunting scenes and rural life Dimensions: approximately 13.5 × 11.5 × 5 cm Weight: approximately 250 g Closure: hinged lid Stamped: yes Condition Good overall condition for its age. Patina, oxidation and normal signs of use compatible with the object's antiquity are present. The numerous figurative reliefs remain well legible and retain a remarkable richness of detail. The photographs are an integral part of the description. Insured shipping For shipping, Europe-only
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