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The Bute snuff box
George Michael Moser, 1760

Presentation snuff-box. The cover, sides and base inset with enamel panels & containing an enamel miniature of George, Prince of Wales, later King George III. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
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Title of artwork, date
The Bute snuff box, 1760
Date supported
1996
Medium and material
Gold & enamels
Dimensions
8 x 6 x 4 cm
Grant
30000
Total cost
314171
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