A large William IV sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1830 by Thomas Shaw
A large William IV sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1830 by Thomas Shaw Rectangular form with waisted reeded sides, the hinged lid with a chased foliate scroll rim. The lid engraved with a presentation inscription reading “Presented by the committee and members of the Lambton Collieries Fund Mr Thomas Crawford Junior for his valuable & gratuitous services as secretary to the said fund. 13th Dec 1834”. Engine turned underneath. Gilt interior. Fully marked. Length – 9.2 cm / 3.6 inches Weight – 169 grams / 5.43 ozt
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A large William IV sterling silver snuff box, Birmingham 1830 by Thomas Shaw Rectangular form with waisted reeded sides, the hinged lid with a chased foliate scroll rim. The lid engraved with a presentation inscription reading “Presented by the committee and members of the Lambton Collieries Fund Mr Thomas Crawford Junior for his valuable & gratuitous services as secretary to the said fund. 13th Dec 1834”. Engine turned underneath. Gilt interior. Fully marked. Length – 9.2 cm / 3.6 inches Weight – 169 grams / 5.43 ozt
