A very fine & rare George III Silver Gilt cast snuff box made in London in 1808 by Joseph Ash

A very fine & rare George III Silver Gilt cast snuff box made in London in 1808 by Joseph Ash

£1,750
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Reference

375019

This exceptional cast example is broad rectangular in form and is decorated all over with bead and arrow head design, within a plain frame.  This was a design made popular in the workshops of Joseph Ash who was a very fine box maker.  The interior displays excellent gilding and this piece is fully marked on the bezel and with the sterling mark and date letter on the cover.

Length: 2.75 inches, 6.88 cm.

Width: 1.9 inches, 4.75 cm.

Height: 0.65 inches, 1.63 cm.

Weight: 4oz.

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