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AN 18CT TWO-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOX, ALEXANDER JAMES STRACHAN, LONDON, 1806 | An 18ct two-colour gold snuff box, Alexander James Strachan, London, 1806
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 8.1 cm., 3 1/4 in. wide
rectangular with rounded corners, engine-turned within Greek key pattern borders, the interior engraved with inscription and crest, fully hallmarked
Provenance
James R. Lawson Pty. Ltd., auctioneers, 15-17 May 1962 (The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia, Saturday, 12 May 1962, p. 25g)
Condition
Overall very good condition, the underside would benefit from light cleaning
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The interior of the lid engraved with the crest of Bradford above the date ‘26th January 1808’ within a garter inscribed: ‘Given to J. Y Bradford by Colonel. Nightingale.’ The recipient of this box was Major John Yardley Bradford (1759-1841) of the East India Company’s service. He was born in the City of London on 29 December 1759, the son of Thomas Bradford (1721-1773) and his wife, Susannah (née Killet, 1732?-1773) and baptised at St. Bride’s, Fleet Street on 27 January 1760. He died unmarried on 8 April 1841 at his residence in Montague Square, Marylebone.
The box was given to Major Bradford by Colonel (later Brigadier General) Miles Nightingale (1768-1829) who had a long military career and who in December 1808 was made commander-in-chief of New South Wales. Ill-health prevented him taking up the post, however, and he eventually returned to England where he was M.P. for Eye, Suffolk from 1820 until his death. He was knighted in January 1815 and died on 17 September 1829.
The box was given to Major Bradford by Colonel (later Brigadier General) Miles Nightingale (1768-1829) who had a long military career and who in December 1808 was made commander-in-chief of New South Wales. Ill-health prevented him taking up the post, however, and he eventually returned to England where he was M.P. for Eye, Suffolk from 1820 until his death. He was knighted in January 1815 and died on 17 September 1829.