Snuffbox with cipher of William IV of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland

John Northam

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WR IV crowned is the monogram of King William IV (born 1765, reigned 1830-37). This otherwise plain box was embellished with an encrusted plaque bearing his monogram; the border combines roses, thistles, and shamrocks. The box was presented to Henry George Scholtz, British consul at Lisbon (1828–34) and the grandfather of the donor's husband.

Snuffbox with cipher of William IV of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland, John Northam (recorded 1793, active 1793–after 1829), Gold, diamonds, enamel, British, London

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Snuffbox with cipher of William IV of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland, John Northam (recorded 1793, active 1793–after 1829), Gold, diamonds, enamel, British, London
Snuffbox with cipher of William IV of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland, John Northam (recorded 1793, active 1793–after 1829), Gold, diamonds, enamel, British, London
Snuffbox with cipher of William IV of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland, John Northam (recorded 1793, active 1793–after 1829), Gold, diamonds, enamel, British, London
Snuffbox with cipher of William IV of the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Ireland, John Northam (recorded 1793, active 1793–after 1829), Gold, diamonds, enamel, British, London

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