May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Measures 6 - 3/4" in diameter by 1 - 3/16" tall. Weight is 1 lb 6.8 oz. The side of the exterior is hallmarked with London marks and the date letter for 1813. It is also hallmarked "HN" for Henry Nutting/Hannah Northcote. The box's lid is engraved with the Royal Coat of Arms that was used between 1801 and 1816. The interior of the lid is also hallmarked with London mark and date letter "S" for 1813. The inside lip of lid is also hallmarked "HN". These boxes were used for enclosing the Royal Seal for important documents, especially world treaties. CONDITION: Excellent, polished bright and with excellent crisp engraving. Some light wear to hallmarks on side of box. A very rare and desirable solid silver seal box. DMG