AC Silver
AC Silver is located in Newcastle, UK
18ct Yellow Gold Snuff Box - Antique George IV
REF: C5063 / LA330801
£6950
€7814
$9474
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV English 18 carat yellow gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection
This exceptional antique 19th century English 18ct yellow gold snuff box has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
The body of this antique gold snuff box is embellished with panels of impressive engine turned decoration framed with plain borders.
This impressive box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with a continuation of the decoration to the body
The anterior surface of the cover features an applied incurved thumbpiece.
The engine turned decoration to the cover incorporates a vacant rectangular cartouche to the centre.
NOTE: Engine turned decoration was first used in the 16th century on soft materials such as wood and ivory, until the 18th century when it was adopted for soft metals such as gold and silver.
Dimensions
Length 7cm/2.8"
Width 4.1cm/1.6"
Height 1.7cm/0.7"
Weight
2.4 troy ounces/74g
measurements
Height:
0.7 in
Width:
1.6 in
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the 18ct Yellow Gold Snuff Box - Antique George IV (LA330801) is genuinely of
the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1824
condition
This antique gold snuff box is an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The engine turned decoration is all very crisp; it can be determined this piece has seen little to no use. The British hallmarks to the interior of the body and cover are very clear.
additional info
delivery
WORLDWIDE POSTAGE/SHIPPING
FREE OF CHARGE to all customers - including national and international deliveries.
Dispatch is either the same or next working day once a payment is received.
INSURANCE IN TRANSIT
Insurance cover is provided FREE OF CHARGE for items up to the value of £30,000.
All items are fully insured and sent at the risk of AC Silver.
Complimentary insurance valuation with images and text is provided with your purchase
location
This 18ct Yellow Gold Snuff Box - Antique George IV is located in Newcastle, UK