A William III silver snuff box, later converted to a vinaigrette, London circa 1700 by Jean Harache

A William III silver snuff box, later converted to a vinaigrette, London circa 1700 by Jean Harache

Of rectangular form with canted corners, stand-away hinge, the lid edged with engraved simple leaves. The gilt interior with a later hinged pierced and engraved grill of foliate scrolls. Marked only to the base interior with maker’s mark only IH crowned.

Length – 6.7 cm / 2.3 inches

Weight – 74 grams / 2.38 ozt