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September 2003 Fine Art and Antiques Auction

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277. A Dutch Sterling Silver Snuff Box

A hinged lidded container with decorative bands on body and diamond cartouche on front. Lid has raised scalloped center with patterning and rose center. Netherlands standard silver mark of a rampant lion facing right, #7545, ref. "The Book of Old Silver" by Seymour B. Wyler, page 382 & 391. Hallmarks also include the head of Perseus facing left, "V146" in a square stamp, on body an lid and lower case letter "g", also found on lid. Verso inscribed "A.R.". Apprx 2"T x 1-6/8"W x 1-3/8"D, apprx .8 Troy oz.



100/200   Sold $235.75
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