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19th Century Samson Enamel Snuff Box Queen Charlotte
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19th Century Samson Enamel Snuff Box Queen Charlotte

REF: 691 / LA520519
£375
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Description
A late 19th century Samson enamel snuff box, of oval lobed form, the lid decorated with a painted portrait on a white ground of Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, wearing a “God Save the King” hat band. The body of the box is of turquoise enamel. Identified as made by Samson et Cie by the small lug protruding from the hinge to stop the lid opening too far (see reference below). Measurements: Length: 5.5cm (2.2in) Width: 3.7cm (1.5in) Height: 3cm (1.2in) Condition: General: Good. Exterior: Fine curving 1.5cm hairline to lid. Scuffs to base. Gilding worn from mount. Interior: Minor marks. Turquoise staining in the indentations between the lobes, where the white enamel is thin. References: For information on identifying Samson enamel boxes, see Benjamin, Susan. English Enamel Boxes From the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Centuries, Pg:107. Macdonald & Co, 1987. Shipping: Free for UK, Eu USA, Japan, Australia, New Zealand. For any other destinations, please request a quote (may still be free).
measurements
Height:
3 cm
Width:
3.7 cm
Length:
5.5 cm
declaration
Lefays has clarified that the 19th Century Samson Enamel Snuff Box Queen Charlotte (LA520519) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Late 19th century
condition
General: Good. Exterior: Fine curving 1.5cm hairline to lid. Scuffs to base. Gilding worn from mount. Interior: Minor marks. Turquoise staining in the indentations between the lobes, where the white enamel is thin.
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Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th century
location
This 19th Century Samson Enamel Snuff Box Queen Charlotte is located in Somerset, United Kingdom