Lot 54 , An early Victorian silver table snuff box, Length 4”/100 mm Width 47mm Weight 8.1oz/230grms

A good early Victorian silver table snuff box, by Nathaniel Mills, in original fitted case, hallmarked Birmingham 1841, of oblong form with a serpentine outline and floral and scroll engraved decoration, *The crest and motto is that of Murray, as borne by the Dukes of Atholl, perhaps for Vice Admiral James Arthur Murray R.N. (1790-1860), who was a grandson of John, 3rd Duke of Atholl K T. , Length 100 mm Weight 7.3oz/230grms
Estimate £800-1,200

Good, clean condition. Hallmarks clear.


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Sold for £700