ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN ROYAL PRESENTATION 16K SOLID GOLD ENGRAVED SNUFF BOX c.1840
19th Century German Important Royal Presentation 16K gold snuff box, of rectangular cushion shape, the lid engraved with a castle on textured and scrolled ground, applied with a floral thumbpiece, corners and sides engraved and applied with scrolls.
Marked German Gold 16k (687.5 standard), Maker IFR, the box dates to the 1840's.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4792
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century German Important Royal Presentation 16K solid gold snuff box, of rectangular cushion shape, the lid engraved with a castle on textured and scrolled ground, applied with a floral thumbpiece, corners and sides engraved and applied with scrolls. Inside engraved 'The gift of HRH Prince Albert of Prussia, to the officers of HMS Geyser, given to Robert Mc Lean, Surgeon, at Constantinople, 1843. Marked German Gold 16k (687.5 standard), Maker IFR, the box dates to the 1840's.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 3cm
Width: 9 x 7cm
Weight: 123g