A George IV Silver Double Snuff-Box, Maker's Mark GC, Possibly for George Cowie, London, 1821, oval
A George IV Silver Double Snuff-Box, Maker's Mark GC, Possibly for George Cowie, London, 1821, oval and with two hinged covers, engraved overall with rosettes on a matted ground, further engraved top and bottom with a coat-of-arms, each with differing Egerton crest, and on the sides with initials 'FHE' and a crest, 8.5cm wide, 3oz
The arms are those of Egerton, possibly for Francis Henry Egerton (1756-1829). In 1829 Egerton succeeded his brother John to become 8th Earl of Bridgewater.
. Fully marked inside one section. The other section and each cover further struck with maker's mark twice. The marks have some wear but are generally legible. There is some overall minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use.
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A George IV Silver Double Snuff-Box, Maker's Mark GC, Possibly for George Cowie, London, 1821, oval and with two hinged covers, engraved overall with rosettes on a matted ground, further engraved top and bottom with a coat-of-arms, each with differing Egerton crest, and on the sides with initials 'FHE' and a crest, 8.5cm wide, 3oz
The arms are those of Egerton, possibly for Francis Henry Egerton (1756-1829). In 1829 Egerton succeeded his brother John to become 8th Earl of Bridgewater.
. Fully marked inside one section. The other section and each cover further struck with maker's mark twice. The marks have some wear but are generally legible. There is some overall minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use.
