Tabatière en or 18 carats, Edward Edwards, Londres, 1833

rectangulaire à décor guilloché, l'appui-pouce ciselé de rinceaux, le couvercle à charnière gravé des initiales WW, l'intérieur 'To a beloved Father / from his twelve children, 1833', dans un étui tardif

rectangular, with engine-turned panels, thumbpiece chased with scrolls, the lid engraved with initials WW, the interior 'To a beloved Father / from his twelve children, 1833', maker's mark and London standard marks and date letter, in a later case

overall very good condition
"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.
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Edward Edwards était le fils de l'orfèvre John Edwards III, lui-même issu d'une dynastie d'orfèvres. Il insculpa son poinçon en 1811, et rejoignit son père. Il s'installa ensuite à son compte et semble avoir travaillé jusqu'à la fin des années 1830. Les boîtes en or et argent représentent la majorité de sa production, notamment celles avec un chiffre comme la présente boîte.