An early George II sterling silver snuff box, London
An early George II sterling silver snuff box, London 1729 by Edward Cornock (this mark reg. 25th Nov 1723) Of oval form with a pull off lid with moulded edge. Fully marked to base edge, makers mark and lion passant to interior of lid. Length – 10.2 cm / 4 inches Weight – 95 grams / 3.05 inches Cornock appreciated to Henry Grant on the 9th Feb 1698, first mark entered as a largeworker 14th July 1707. Working at Gutter lane 1723-1731, a specialist maker of tobacco boxes
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An early George II sterling silver snuff box, London 1729 by Edward Cornock (this mark reg. 25th Nov 1723) Of oval form with a pull off lid with moulded edge. Fully marked to base edge, makers mark and lion passant to interior of lid. Length – 10.2 cm / 4 inches Weight – 95 grams / 3.05 inches Cornock appreciated to Henry Grant on the 9th Feb 1698, first mark entered as a largeworker 14th July 1707. Working at Gutter lane 1723-1731, a specialist maker of tobacco boxes
