A William IV sterling silver snuff box, London 1833 by Edward Edwards II

Of rectangular form with incised rounded corners, the hinged lid raised by a simple thumbpiece. The lid and sides with embossed decoration of emblems of Great Britain, the rose, the thistle, and the shamrock, all against a textured ground. The lid with a vacant rectangular cartouche, the base with engine turned decoration. Gilt interior. Fully marked and part-marked.

Length – 8.8 cm / 3.5 inches

Weight – 134 grams / 4.31 ozt