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VICTORIA & ALBERT 1840 WEDDING COMMEMORATIVE SNUFF BOX browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Furnishings:Accessories:Boxes: Pre 1900: item # 351116 Please refer to our stock # 4372 when inquiring.
Fiona Kenny Antiques P.O. Box 11 Thorold, Ontario, Canada L2V 3Y7 905-682-0090 Guest Book $275 |
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| A scarce and unusual Royalty item! This is one we haven't seen before, in 27 years of selling Royalty commemoratives. This is a 2-5/16" diameter two piece early thermoplastic composition (similar to the early daguerrotype cases) covered box - probably a snuff box - issued to commemorate the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840. It has a domed yellowish celluloid/plastic protective cover (a replacement, of much more recent origin, probably 1920 or 1930 - it was undoubtedly a glass dome originally) that has been cut to sit within the brass retaining bezel in the lid or cover. This was to protect the gilt metal or composition cameo medallion of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert that is mounted in the centre of the cover, with the legend VICTORIA AND ALBERT MARRIED 10. FEB. 1840. The bottom has a nice typical 19th century geometric impressed design. The interior is unlined, and this unusual souvenir piece is in excellent condition, with no repairs or damage other than the replaced protective glass; it remains in superb original condition for its 164 years of age with only some very minor soiling on the bottom (possibly removeable), and some dust under the glass (we haven't removed it). A rare addition to your collection. Surface shipping starts at $6 (to the US, other spots may vary) insured is higher and insurance is required on items paid by credit card over $85 in value. We ship internationally, and all prices are in $US. | ||||||||
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