A William and Mary silver 'squeeze-action' spice / snuff box

£500 - £700 £1,150

A William and Mary silver 'squeeze-action' spice / snuff box, maker's mark of W.F crowned, circa 1690, oval form, the hinged cover engraved with a squirrel within foliate scroll decoration, the sides and base with similar decoration, length 3.9cm, approx. weight 0.5oz. Purchased from Phillips, London, 10 October 1980.