23rd Mar, 2022 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
329
An antique painted metal 'Jacobite' snuff box, of circular form, the exterior painted in dark green, the lid revealing a secondary secret lid painted with an enamel portrait of Charles Edward Stuart, in green and red tartan cloak, 7cm wide.
Sold for £5,400
Estimated at £500 - £800
An antique painted metal 'Jacobite' snuff box, of circular form, the exterior painted in dark green, the lid revealing a secondary secret lid painted with an enamel portrait of Charles Edward Stuart, in green and red tartan cloak, 7cm wide.
Small amount of paint loss to edge of lid and an old repair to the centre. Small losses/chips to paint on edge of base and the same to the lid, which has a 'varnished' border to stabilise. Small chip to left of centre and some crazing. Age related wear, patination and marks throughout.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Mar, 2022
