A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT SNUFF BOX OF AMERICAN INTEREST, ALICE AND GEORGE BURROWS, LONDON, 1813

circular with engine-turned surface, engraved inside circa 1840-50 with commemorative inscription, later inscription below, in leather case with paper seal of the company mounted inside.

Rubbing to gilding, some distressing to leather case
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The cover is engraved: Presented to General Norris, USA, by the Directors of the West Granada Gold Mining Company and later below Great Grandfather of Sophie Beauveau Norris.

The Spanish Colonial Viceroyalty of New Granada comprised roughly the modern territory of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela.