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Lot 224

[SNUFF BOX]. “Britannia” Snuff Box. [Battersea: Bilston, ca...

Estimate: $600 - $800

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[SNUFF BOX]. ?Britannia? Snuff Box. [Battersea: Bilston, ca. 1800s]. A beautifully painted Bilston enamel box, with a pink base, the hinged lid rimmed in copper. Approximately 2 x 1 ? x 1?. Minor occasional wear. Fine. The scene on the lid represents ?Britannia,? the spirit of British victory at sea overlooking a British warship in the distance. This box most likely was issued to commemorate the Trafalgar victory under the command of Lord Nelson.