Lot 722

TWO GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOXES (2)

Coleridge Collection, Marked for 1796 and 1803
The first with maker’s mark of Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, an engraved bird crest and initials ‘EJ’ to the hinged cover, 6cm wide; the other hinge cover with engraved with monogram 'EJ' below a bird crest
6.5cm wide, both with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ labels

Estimate: £150 - £250
Hammer price: £450
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Provenance

The Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection

The Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson example: acquired from Mary Cooke Antiques, Ltd. 14 February 1995.


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