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PHIPPS & ROBINSON, LONDON (c.1783-c.1810) - Receive artist alerts » - More items from this artist »
Georgian Masonic Trick Opening Snuff Box (1795 England)
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Medium
Silver
Dimensions33.00mm wide 58.00mm high 20.00mm deep (1.30 inches wide 2.28 inches high 0.79 inches deep)
ConditionIn fine condition with no damage or repair.
Description / ExpertiseAn extremely rare and unusual 18th century silver trick opening Masonic Snuff or Patch Box, of oval form with flush hinge, the lid bright-cut engraved and set with applied Masonic symbols, including the sun, the moon, a beehive, a set square and compass etc. The Set square has to be pushed forward to unlock the interior mechanism which has three pins locating into circular metal wheels to lock the lid. The base with bright-cut engraved border and presentation inscription – “J.S to R.Banks”.
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gbp 4950 (Pound Sterling)
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