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Sebastian Henry Garrard (1874-1946)
Snuff box hallmark 1911-12
Gold, enamel, diamonds, watercolour on ivory | 3.2 x 7.8 x 5.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4083
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Oval gold and enamel box, the hinged lid inset with glazed oval miniatures of Queen Mary and George V, framed with rose-cut diamonds, surmounted by a diamond and enamel crown, and with a diamond-set monogram below. The lid and sides of blue enamel with green and white borders of foliage and flowerheads, the engine-turned based applied with a silver and enamel Garter star.
Engraved on underside of lid, 'To King George VI. in remembrance of his Coronation, from his devoted Mother, Mary R. May 12th 1937.'
Queen Mary: Bust-length; facing half to the right; wearing white dress with Garter, pearls. George V: Bust-length; facing slightly left; wearing uniform with the Garter and medals.
With gold marks for London, 1911/12 and mark of Sebastian Garrard.Provenance
Made for the coronation of Queen Mary and George V in 1911. Engraved by Queen Mary and given by her to her son, George VI, on his coronation in 1937.
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Medium and techniques
Gold, enamel, diamonds, watercolour on ivory
Measurements
3.2 x 7.8 x 5.5 cm (whole object)
2.8 x 1.9 cm (sight)
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