A First Period Old Sheffield Plate Georgian Snuff BoxSOLD

This beautiful little Georgian First Period Old Sheffield Plate box is really quite beautiful. A rare collectable piece, these boxes are one of the first things made in Old Sheffield, circa 1760. These are quite rare, and always really beautiful pleasing little pieces. The lids are of various designs, but often theatrical and especially Shakespere scenes.

This example is actually depicting Cleopatra. She has an asp in the left hand, and behind her can be seen the famous Cleopatra's needle- clearly the artist had never seen a true pyramid!!

Some people call these patch boxes as they are round with pull off lids, but they are in fact Old Sheffield Plate snuff boxes.

This one has rather pretty chased decoration around the wall, which is an unusual feature. It is about 2.5 diameter and in lovely condition.

Type: Boxes
Country: England


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