ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN 18K GOLD SNUFF BOX, NATHANIEL MILLS c.1851
19th Century Victorian 18k gold snuff box, cartooche shaped, cover , base and body profusely engraved with scrolling foliage, the base with central vignette depicting a ship at sea, the cover cartouche engraved with a crest of a lion holding a flower, the interior cover with Political presentation inscription: Birkenhead Election, 24th Nov 1874 and vote results. Hallmarked English Gold 18 (750), London, year 1851 (Q), Maker's mark for Nathaniel Mills.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5246
19th Century Victorian 18k gold snuff box, cartooche shaped, cover , base and body profusely engraved with scrolling foliage, the base with central vignette depicting a ship at sea, the cover cartouche engraved with a crest of a lion holding a flower, the interior cover with Political presentation inscription: Birkenhead Election, 24th Nov 1874 and vote results. Hallmarked English Gold 18 (750), London, year 1851 (Q), Maker's mark for Nathaniel Mills.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5246
19th Century Victorian 18k gold snuff box, cartooche shaped, cover , base and body profusely engraved with scrolling foliage, the base with central vignette depicting a ship at sea, the cover cartouche engraved with a crest of a lion holding a flower, the interior cover with Political presentation inscription: Birkenhead Election, 24th Nov 1874 and vote results. Hallmarked English Gold 18 (750), London, year 1851 (Q), Maker's mark for Nathaniel Mills.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5246
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Victorian 18k solid gold snuff box, cartooche shaped, cover , base and body profusely engraved with scrolling foliage, the base with central vignette depicting a ship at sea, the cover cartouche engraved with a crest of a lion holding a flower, the interior cover with Political presentation inscription: Birkenhead Election, 24th Nov 1874 and vote results. Hallmarked English Gold 18 (750 standard), London, year 1851 (Q), Maker Nathaniel Mills (specialised in gold and silver boxes, card cases, castle tops)
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 2cm
Width: 9 x 4.5cm
Weight: 112.2g