Lot #533 - TAMWORTH INTEREST. Sterling silver snuff box
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Historical
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Sale Date:13 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 667
14 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 668 - 941 -
Lot #:533
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Lot Description:TAMWORTH INTEREST. Sterling silver snuff box
engraved “Presented To Mr. GEORGE CLARKE Of The Western Bank Of Scotland By A Few Friends On The Occasion Of His Leaving Glasgow For Tamworth, Sept. 1858”, stamped “D.P.” with Birmingham mark for 1856. 2.5cm high, 9.5cm wide, 7cm deep, 170 grams. Together with a fascinating handwritten diary with daily entries documenting the arduous voyage which took nearly 150 days from Glasgow to Melbourne. (2 items). -
Estimate:A$1,000 - 1,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Silver
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.