A William Pitt Brass Portrait Profile Snuff Box. The box, of circular form, with a Greek Key side and rope twist border to the base and cover.
William Pitt the Younger (1759 - 1806) was a British statesman, the youngest and last Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1783 until the 1800 Acts of the Union and then first Prime Minister of the United Kingdon from 1801. He left office in March 1801, but served as prime minister again from 1804 until his death in 1806. He was known as 'Pitt the Younger' to distinguish him from his father, William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, who had previously served as Prime Minister and was referred to as 'William Pitt the Elder'.
In good condition with moderate surface wear. Free of dents, creases and splits. The portrait with good definition.
Approximate weight is 97 grams.
Approximate dimensions are 6.7 cm diameter and 2.5 cm height.
