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Lot 83 · Silver, Gold, Objects of Vertu, Renaissance and Later Jewels

Mark of Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1827

A William IV Silver-gilt Snuff Box

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Estimate
£200–£300 hammer ≈ $363–$544
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — SILVER, GOLD, OBJECTS OF VERTU, RENAISSANCE AND LATER JEWELS, London (South Kensington) · 15 June 2004
Record ID
TB-2026-5915477
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A William IV Silver-gilt Snuff Box, MARK OF EDWARD SMITH, BIRMINGHAM, 1827. Christie's, 15 Jun 2004, lot 83. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5915477.

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A William IV Silver-gilt Snuff Box, MARK OF EDWARD SMITH, BIRMINGHAM, 1827. Christie's, 15 Jun 2004, lot 83. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5915477.

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From the same sale Silver, Gold, Objects of Vertu, Renaissance and Later Jewels · Jun 2004

LotArtistEstimateResult
English School, circa 1760 English School, Circa 1820 £300–£500
English School, circa 1795/1800 English School, circa 1795/1800 £100–£150
Dutch School, circa 1640 Dutch School, Circa 1635 £200–£300
Swiss School, circa 1775 Swiss School, Circa 1765 £300–£500
English School, circa 1740/50 English School, circa 1740/50 £400–£600
French School, circa 1775 French School, circa 1775 £200–£300

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ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A William IV Silver-gilt Snuff Box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1836 $411 Bonhams, Jul 2018
A William IV Silver-gilt Snuff Box by James Naysmyth, Edinburgh 1836 Bonhams, May 2019
A George III Silver Teapot Samual Hennell, London 1812 Bonhams, Sep 2024
A George III Silver Teapot by J Denzilow, London 1778 Bonhams, May 2013
A William IV Silver-gilt Snuff Box By Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1832 Bonhams, May 2023
A William IV Silver-gilt Snuff Box by E.C, Birmingham 1833 Bonhams, Oct 2014
A William IV Silver-gilt Snuff Box Maker's Mark of Francis Clark, Birmingham, 1834 Christie's, Jan 1999
A George III Silver Teapot Marks Indistinct, Apparently London, 1818 Christie's, Feb 2005

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