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Newcastle 1858 by Thomas Wheatley of Carlisle (active 1826 to 1860) A Victorian provincial sterling silver snuff box
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Of oval cylindrical form with a pull off lid, the side engraved with a coat of arms with the motto below Deo Et Rege, surmounted by a crest of a demi-lion, holding a flag, charged with a saltire., repeated to the lid. Fully marked underneath, part-marked to the interior of lid. Height – 5.1 cm / 2 inches Weight – 63 grams / 2.03 oztNotes:The crest appears to be for Mirfin, a very similar one for Dalway. Neither of these match the arms and thus this is likely to be unregistered.
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Newcastle 1858 by Thomas Wheatley of Carlisle (active 1826 to 1860) A Victorian provincial sterling silver snuff box

Victorian Newcastle silver snuff box by Thomas Wheatley, coat of arms, demi-lion crest. 63g.

Estimate

174 €(£150)–291 €(£250)

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Price checked 26/09/2026, 05:10:51

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Lot Details

Lot #
440
Currency
GBP
Lot Ends
14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
Auction Ends
14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
Lots in Auction
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