Seldom Seen
Collectable 1820 Circular Caroline Queen of England Horn Snuff Box
This is a Regency period
slim pressed circular pocket snuff box that dates to around 1820. The top has a
bust portrait titled CAROLINE QUEEN OF ENGLAND; the underside has an
engine-turned decoration of central chrysanthemum flower, weave pattern and an
outer ring of thistles. The top has the embossed maker’s name WILSON SHEFFIELD
(not picked up by the camera). The queen was famed for her scandal filled life
and was the estranged wife of George IV.
It is made from pieces
of cow or ox horn, split and flattened by heated steam. Wilson & Co
operated as a master horn turner and pressed-horn manufacturer in Sheffield
during the late Georgian and Regency eras (circa 1790s–1830s).
We have listed
other collectables, silver and jewellery this week please refer to our other
listings.
It is in good near
antique condition with aged crazing, horn splits and cracks with small chips;
these don’t detract but only define the inherent nature of the material and its
age; and warm antique patina. The images show the condition far better than we
can detail, please study these carefully; they are part of the description and
condition report.
Measures: Diameter
8.3cm x 2cm thick; 59.5g.
We have listed several other pieces of jewellery, silver, decorative arts, and collectables. Please refer to our other listings, we combine postage costs to save you money.
Please look at all the pictures, they are a really important part of the description and condition report.
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YES! We'll do our best to save you some $$!
However, some items are just too big and some too fragile to be sent combined.
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Australia Post with Signature on Delivery.
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