Snuff box, sterling silver, Reid and Sons, Newcastle, 1870
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1870
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, hinged lid raised by a scalloped thumbpiece, the base with beaded rims. Engraved decoration of trailing foliate forms and borders, the lid engraved with a presentation inscription reading “To Samuel Dorkin Esqr as a memento of the Donors Appreciation of a grateful act of kindness 1870”. Gilt interior. Housed in original fitted leather case.
Fully marked to the base and lid interior. Length -13.3 cm / 5.5 inches Weight - 546 grams / 17.55 ozt Provenance: Collection of Frank Graham (1913-2006) who was a prolific publisher and author who specialised in the local history and culture of the Northeast of England. He lived in and around Newcastle-upon-Tyne for most of his life and was a collector of all things local. He published A handbook of Newcastle silver by Margaret A. V. Gill (1978).
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 13.3 cm; 5.5 inches; 546 grams; 17.55 oz
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable; the text keeps only the listing's object facts (condition, price and sale wording removed). Attribution and measurements describe the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Candidate id
- inv-206542916
- Auction house
- Chiswick Auctions
- Listing object ID
- 206542916
Catalogue references
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Research required
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