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A George III novelty silver snuff box modelled in the form of a purse, Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1818, rounded rectangular form with cast floral rims to ends, the thumbpiece fashioned as the purse buckle, opening to reveal gilt interior, underside with inscribed initials 'CW', 4.8cm. wide.

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