Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 30 Jan 2024
A silver snuff box,
A silver snuff box,
by D and J Wellby, London 1932,
rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with a carriage scene, the sides engraved and inscribed with two shaking hands, a hunting scene, a horse racing scene and 'When you have viewed this box round, return it to the owner safe and sound', the underside with a speeding carriage and ' A Gentleman and Lady going to Gretna Green post haste yea, hip yea, a hip, go it, go on', length 7.7cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.