ENGLAND, first half of the 19th century Rectangular snuffbox with rounded corners, made of gilded silver (925 / min. 800), with guilloché decoration and two guilloché bands engraved with flowers. The hinged lid is adorned with foliage and fleurons in the spandrels, and the base features oval inlays of brown dendritic jasper from Egypt. The rim is chased with foliage scrolls and a shell motif. The reverse of the lid is engraved, at a later date, with the dedication “The Gift of A Most Affectionate Friend.” Silversmith’s mark: WR. LONDON, hallmarks featuring a passing lion and the date letter [t] for 1834. Reign of William IV (1830–1837). Exempt from hallmarking as the piece predates 1838 (Art. 524bis of the CGI, paragraph a). Gross weight: 180 g. - 30 x 80 x 60 mm. Signs of wear and scratches.