Stock No. 3121	George III silver oval snuff box
Very plain and elegant George III sterling silver oval snuff box with beautiful engraving on the lid. London 1795 by Roger Biggs. The silver is plain throughout and the lift up lid is engraved in a typically 18th century flowing style:- Ann Medcalf Hertford. The lid is attached to the box with a flat "hidden" hinge which is flush with the top of the box. The inside of the box and of the lid has contemporary lemon coloured gilding. The inside base of the box is struck with a full set of hallmarks, while the inside of the lid is struck with the maker's mark and the lion passant. The side of the box is struck with the lion passant on the outside. All the hallmarks are good and clear with the exception of the lion passant on the side which is slightly rubbed.
	Maker :- Roger Biggs

Condition :-Good condition with a lovely patina and good hallmarks
Hallmarked :- London 1795
Size :-	3 inches (7.62 cm) long 1.7 inches (4.32 cm) at widest point 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) high
Weight :- 1.8 ozt (55.9 g)
The simplicity of this box enhances the beauty of the engraving on the lid. The "hidden" flush hinge has always been a sign of quality. For example, Cartier still make this type of hinge to-day.

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