ENGLAND, end of the reign of George V (1910-1936)
CARRINGTON & Co Ltd.
George V Jubilee Snuffbox.
Rectangular gilt silver (925) snuffbox with cut corners, engraved with a cartouche or band of wavy ribbons with semi-dots, framed by fleurons.
The reverse of the lid with dedication: "Presented by Clothworkers Compagny May 6th 1935".
LONDON, 1935 [u].
In a shaped red grained leather case, the lid stamped with a coat of arms under a helmet, presented by two heraldic chimeras, under a bull crest and on a phylactery bearing the motto "My Trust is in God Alone" (case a little large).
Reverse side of the lid with the silversmith's name.
Weight : 108 g. - 24.5 x 85 x 41 mm.
Wear, scratches and tarnished gilding; wear to case.


The Silver Jubilee of George V (1865-1936) took place on May 6, 1935, and marked George V's 25th year as King of the United Kingdom and British Dominions, and Emperor of India.
The Jubilee was marked by popular events across London and the rest of the UK in May 1935.
The King died less than a year later.

The Clothworker's Company was founded in London in 1528.
It promoted craftsmanship, supervised apprentice training and protected manufacturing standards.
The Company owns an extensive collection of silver objects dating from the 16th century to the present day.
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Lot no. 130

ENGLAND, end of the reign of George V (1910-1936) CARRINGTON & Co Ltd. George V Jubilee Snuffbox. Rectangular gilt silver (925) snuffbox with cut corners, engraved with a cartouche or band of wavy ribbons with semi-dots, framed by fleurons. The reverse of the lid with dedication: "Presented by Clothworkers Compagny May 6th 1935". LONDON, 1935 [u]. In a shaped red grained leather case, the lid stamped with a coat of arms under a helmet, presented by two heraldic chimeras, under a bull crest and on a phylactery bearing the motto "My Trust is in God Alone" (case a little large). Reverse side of the lid with the silversmith's name. Weight : 108 g. - 24.5 x 85 x 41 mm. Wear, scratches and tarnished gilding; wear to case. The Silver Jubilee of George V (1865-1936) took place on May 6, 1935, and marked George V's 25th year as King of the United Kingdom and British Dominions, and Emperor of India. The Jubilee was marked by popular events across London and the rest of the UK in May 1935. The King died less than a year later. The Clothworker's Company was founded in London in 1528. It promoted craftsmanship, supervised apprentice training and protected manufacturing standards. The Company owns an extensive collection of silver objects dating from the 16th century to the present day.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€320
Buyer's premium
26.4%
ENGLAND, end of the reign of George V (1910-1936) CARRINGTON & Co Ltd. George V Jubilee Snuffbox. Rectangular gilt silver (925) snuffbox with cut corners, engraved with a cartouche or band of wavy ribbons with semi-dots, framed by fleurons. The reverse of the lid with dedication: "Presented by Clothworkers Compagny May 6th 1935". LONDON, 1935 [u]. In a shaped red grained leather case, the lid stamped with a coat of arms under a helmet, presented by two heraldic chimeras, under a bull crest and on a phylactery bearing the motto "My Trust is in God Alone" (case a little large). Reverse side of the lid with the silversmith's name. Weight : 108 g. - 24.5 x 85 x 41 mm. Wear, scratches and tarnished gilding; wear to case. The Silver Jubilee of George V (1865-1936) took place on May 6, 1935, and marked George V's 25th year as King of the United Kingdom and British Dominions, and Emperor of India. The Jubilee was marked by popular events across London and the rest of the UK in May 1935. The King died less than a year later. The Clothworker's Company was founded in London in 1528. It promoted craftsmanship, supervised apprentice training and protected manufacturing standards. The Company owns an extensive collection of silver objects dating from the 16th century to the present day.
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