A George III sterling silver and mocha stone snuff box, London 1805 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson

A George III sterling silver and mocha stone snuff box, London 1805 by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson

Of rectangular form with rounded corners, a hinged lid, set with an oval mochas stone agate. The lid otherwise with engraved seaweed decoration, and to the base with initials ST in flourished cursive script. Gilt interior. Fully and part-marked.

Length – 7 cm / 2.75 inches

Weight – 83 grams / 2.67 ozt

Purchased N. St. J. Paint and Son Ltd, Guernsey, 24^th Sep 1988, £315