Lot 976
A GEORGE III ENGRAVED SILVER SNUFF BOX
in the form of a portmanteau, rounded oblong with a faux handle at each end, the cover with a concealed hinge, engraved with an oval panel enclosing a winged putto with a vacant oval shield, flanked by two further panels of classical female dancers, the base similarly engraved with three oval panels; doves drinking flanked by two floral sprays, gilt interior by T. Phipps & E. Robinson, London 1802; 3.2" (8.1 cms) long; 2.7 oz
