Lot 327 , George III silver snuff box

George III silver snuff box
Estimate £80-120

Taken, with permission, from the grounds of the Dovecote at Alton Towers from which it had fallen, following a storm in the early 1970's.

Historic England state in their listing number 1000191 that the weather vane is by Pugin. Pugin was working at Alton Towers from c.1837-40.


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Sold for £85