RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 12th October, 2020
STUNNING 20thC ENGLISH PRESENTATION 18k SOLID GOLD & ENAMEL SNUFF BOX c.1958
20th Century English presentation three-coloured 18k gold snuff box, of rectangular form with slightly inverted sides, beautifully engraved with engine turned decoration and applied with a large enamel heraldic coat of arms with the motto 'Cruce Robur' - The Cross is Strength. The retail case bears a plaque 'An 18 carat 3 colour inlaid gold box approved and passed as an original work of art by the crafts centre panel 1958. Designer J.S.Callam, Goldsmith E.A Richards, Enameller L.Kempson.
Hallmarked with English gold marks, 18k gold (750 standard), London, year 1958 (c), Makers mark C&H.W (unknown), Designed by J S Callam, Goldsmith E A Richards and Enameller L Kempson, Retailed by Wartski.
Reference Number: C6737
