Lot 726
A GEORGE I RECTANGULAR SILVER SNUFF BOX
shallow with rounded corners and engraved still leaf borders, and a concealed hinge, the cover engraved with a coat of arms* & crest, the base with a large scroll cypher, "HP", the sides inscribed "The Gift of Wm.Smith to B. Bland", gilt interior, unmarked, English c.1720; 3" (77 cms) long; 2.9 oz
"The arms of Pye, possibly for Henry Pye (1683-1749) of Faringdon House, Great Faringdon, Berks.
