Sterling Boxes: Snuff Boxes

William IV sterling silver snuffbox. Made by Nathaniel Mills in Birmingham in 1836. Rectangular with concave sides and hinged cover. On cover is Elizabethan manor in bosky grounds. Castellated turrets and enough glazed and mullioned apertures to incur a stiff Window Tax assessment. Sides and underside engine-turned. Underside also has engraved armorial with lion rampant. Interior gilt washed. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 2 7/8 x D 1 3/4 in. Weight: 2.2 troy ounces.... Click for details