Of Indian Colonial interest: A Victoria silver snuff box, retailed by Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, of shaped rectangular form, the lid centred with engraved initial ‘L,’ beneath Baron/Baroness’ coronet, dated beneath ‘1876’, the cartouche within engine-turned surround, similarly decorated to the sides and base, with cast floral thumpiece, the inner rim stamped ‘HAMILTON & CO CALCUTTA’, gilt interior, by Colen Hewer Cheshire, Birmingham 1875, length 5.6cm. £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Private Collection of Snuff Boxes and Vinaigrettes.

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