Lot 979
A GEORGE I SILVER SNUFF BOX
rectangular with rounded corners and moulded borders, the cover engraved with a symetrical design of mural scrolls and two bands of hatching (one concealing the hinge), the base scratched "M*S", maker's mark only "WI", struck once, possibly by Starling Wilford, London c.1720; 2.6" (6.7 cms) long; 1.7 oz
