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Lot 206
A VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX
MARK OF NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM, 1841
Closed26 February 2008
Price Realised
GBP 2,375
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A VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX
MARK OF NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM, 1841
The cover decorated in high relief with a view of York Minster, foliate borders and thumb-piece, engine-turned sides and base, the latter with inscribed reserve 'Presented to Joseph Crossfield Esquire, Warrington, by the Association of Owners and Occupiers of mills in Liverpool and the neigbourhood as a mark of the high esteem they entertain of him and for the ability and industry with which he has promoted the objects of the Association, MDCCCXLII', gilt interior
3¼in. (8.4cm.) long
4 oz.
MARK OF NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM, 1841
The cover decorated in high relief with a view of York Minster, foliate borders and thumb-piece, engine-turned sides and base, the latter with inscribed reserve 'Presented to Joseph Crossfield Esquire, Warrington, by the Association of Owners and Occupiers of mills in Liverpool and the neigbourhood as a mark of the high esteem they entertain of him and for the ability and industry with which he has promoted the objects of the Association, MDCCCXLII', gilt interior
3¼in. (8.4cm.) long
4 oz.
A VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX
MARK OF NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM, 1841
The cover decorated in high relief with a view of York Minster, foliate borders and thumb-piece, engine-turned sides and base, the latter with inscribed reserve 'Presented to Joseph Crossfield Esquire, Warrington, by the Association of Owners and Occupiers of mills in Liverpool and the neigbourhood as a mark of the high esteem they entertain of him and for the ability and industry with which he has promoted the objects of the Association, MDCCCXLII', gilt interior
3¼in. (8.4cm.) long
4 oz.
MARK OF NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM, 1841
The cover decorated in high relief with a view of York Minster, foliate borders and thumb-piece, engine-turned sides and base, the latter with inscribed reserve 'Presented to Joseph Crossfield Esquire, Warrington, by the Association of Owners and Occupiers of mills in Liverpool and the neigbourhood as a mark of the high esteem they entertain of him and for the ability and industry with which he has promoted the objects of the Association, MDCCCXLII', gilt interior
3¼in. (8.4cm.) long
4 oz.
Joseph Crossfield (1792-1844) was born in Warrington, into a Quaker family. His father was a wholesale grocer with interests in sugar-refining in Liverpool. Joseph, after an apprenticeship in Newcastle with a chemist, decided to establish his own soap-making business in his home town. Recently developed canals and river navigation in the Mersey valley led to the growth of this manufacturing business, allowing for easier transport of raw materials to the factories.
By the mid-1830's he was producing around 900 tons of soap annually & was also involved in manufacturing candles.
He was also involved in good works, setting up Quaker schools and investing in the St.Helens & Runcorn Gap Railway.
By the mid-1830's he was producing around 900 tons of soap annually & was also involved in manufacturing candles.
He was also involved in good works, setting up Quaker schools and investing in the St.Helens & Runcorn Gap Railway.
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage