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England
Snuff box early nineteenth century
Two-colour gold | 1.5 x 9.0 x 3.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 3800
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A rectangular gold snuff box with hinged lid. The lid, base and sides of engine-turned basket weave design, with borders cast in two-coloured gold, with oak leaves. Engraved inside the lid with Prince of Wales's feathers and date '9th November 1888'.
Text adapted from Gold, London, 2014Provenance
A gift to King Edward VII on his 47th birthday, 9 November 1888 (donor unknown)
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Medium and techniques
Two-colour gold
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1.5 x 9.0 x 3.2 cm (whole object)
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