A George III sterling silver snuff box, London 1803 by William Edwards

Of oblong rectangular form with a hinged lid engraved with a scene of a hunt in pursuit with riders on horses and hounds, the sides with hounds within bull rushes, the underside plain. Gilt interior. Fully marked to the base and part-marked to the interior.

Length – 8 cm / 3.25 inches

Weight – 55 grams / 1.77 ozt