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Lot 583
A 17th Century octagonal snuff box with formal border and chased armorial by John Wilkens 2 1/2" x 2"

This box has had the lid soldered back on with silver at the hinges. The left hand side of the base of the box has also been repaired with silver. The lid is misshapen and has cracks in the edges where it has been forced shut. The base of the box is also slightly misshapen. The decoration on the lid is lightly rubbed.

From Boxes in the Silver, Silver Plated items, Jewellery & Objects of Virtue section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 21st of May 2014