Commemorative snuff box of Locomotion No 1

Made:
1874 in Birmingham
maker:
George Unite and Sons

Snuff box, silver, lid engraved with illustration of Locomotion No 1and text 'S & D R', '1825', 'Mr R L English', made by George Unite & Sons, Birmingham, 1874, probably produced for the 50th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. With engine turned decoration. Overall: 12 mm x 78 mm x 38 mm.

Details

Category:
Miscellanea & Curiosities
Object Number:
1995-7854
Materials:
silver gilt
Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 78 mm x 38 mm,
type:
snuff box
credit:
Oldfield Antiques