Lot 562 , A Victorian engraved silver oval snuff box with silver gilt interior by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1843?, 89mm.

A Victorian engraved silver oval snuff box with silver gilt interior by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1843?, 89mm.

A Victorian engraved silver oval snuff box with silver gilt interior by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1843?, 89mm.
Estimate £150-250

The engine turned top lid is worn due to overpolishing, same as the bottom, again overpolishing and some wear at the bottom, sides are ok, the lid opens and closes securely, inside are the Nathaniel Mills hallmarks, on the lid they are quite clear and on the bottom there is a slight bit of rubbing, the gilt inside is a little scratched and rubbed, overall fair condition.


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Sold for £260