Property from the Collection of the Earl of Home, including 'The Montagu Heirlooms' (Lots 1-32)
A gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, English, circa 1760
No reserve
Auction Closed
May 22, 05:01 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
cartouche-shaped, the lid and base panels formed of mottled grey and brown agate, the gold mounts chased with scrollwork and rocailles, apparently unmarked,
4cm., 1 1/2 in. wide
Possibly Mary Montagu, Duchess of Montagu (c.1711/1712– 1775) to her daughter,
Elizabeth Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch (1743–1827) to her youngest son,
Henry James Montagu-Scott, 2nd Baron Montagu of Boughton at Ditton Park (1776–1845) to his wife,
Jane Margaret Douglas, Lady Montagu (1779-1859) by descent to her eldest daughter, The Hon. Lucy Elizabeth Montagu-Scott (1805–1877) who married Cospatrick, 11th Earl of Home (1799-1881),
thence by descent in the collection of the Earls of Home at The Hirsel, Berwickshire.
W. Chisholm, Inventory of Antique Silver, Miniatures, Curious &c. belonging to the Right Hon. The Earl of Home [etc…], Edinburgh, February 1904, […] Content of Cabinets [The Montagu Heirlooms, 'From the Ditton Park Collection’], Lady Home's Sitting Room, Lightwood Cabinet, p. 54;
Lofts & Warner, Valuation of Jewels, Curiosities, etc at The Hirsel, Coldstream, The Property of the Right Hon. The Earl Home, K.T, London, June 1938, Lady Home's Sitting Room, Satinwood Cabinet, p. 13.
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