Silver Snuff Box

Snuff box, silver wine funnel and claret jug.

Fine quality Birmingham silver claret jug 1876 (£695), a wine funnel of London silversmith, Charles Fox 1831 (£695), and a silver and shell snuff box dated to 1815 (£565).

Antique Silver Table Snuff Box.

Early Victorian silver table snuff box; this lovely box has an engine-turned cover, foliate borders and gilt interior. It is wonderfully hallmarked and of surprisingly heavy weight. An imposing piece; to be proud of. London. 1839. Thomas Edwards. 6.75cm. x 3.5cm.

Antique Silver Snuff Box.

George IV silver snuff box; emgine-turned cover with foliate thumbpiece, reeded sides and gilt interior. Marked on interior base and cover. Good example. Birmingham. 1828. Edward Smith. 6.75cm. x 3.5cm.

Superb 19th century French silver and enamel snuff box in scallop shell form.

French silver snuff box made for export from 1840-1879, in a lovely scallop shape with all over engraving, bright cutting, and stunning enamel accents to the top lid. The top centre is decorated with musical trophies and accented with a striking design of cobalt blue, emerald green, white and turquoise enamel. The sides are engraved with alternating engraved designs, and unusually, the reverse is all over engraved, having a scrolled centre cartouche. It is decorated so beautifully, that it could be a top lid decoration as well, something only seen in very high quality silver. The interior is gilded, and the hinged lid closes securely and is airtight. Marked very crisply with the Mercury head in shaped shield, showing that the silver was made for export during the period stated only. Size-2.75 inches long by 1 5/8 inches wide by 7/8 inches high. Weighs 60 grams. Makers mark in lozenge is not identified. A very high quality snuffbox, in a gorgeous shape with beautiful enamel, in very good condition.

18th century Birmingham 1786 solid Georgian silver double snuff box.

Birmingham 1786 English hallmarked George III period solid silver unusual double lidded snuff box enclosing two gilded separate compartments. Top of snuffbox is overall foliate and scroll engraved and has two blank cartouches. The jewellers hinge concealed by laurel leaves, must have been made by a specialist hinge maker. It is in perfect working condition still. And, the lids seal quite tightly. The edges and waisted sides have bright cut engraving. Size 3 inches long. The reverse is engraved with a beautiful acorn and oak leaf decoration. In the original 18th century gilded interior, the underside of one lid is engraved with a 1938 inscription with what I believe to be a cricket connection. "To Critch, Surrey Championship, May 6, 1938." This must have been quite a prize even then! A very unusual and lovely piece in very good condition, with the only barrier to calling it excellent condition, being that the top decoration is not quite as crisp as new after 222 years!

London 1935 solid silver gilt snuff box by CARRINGTON AND CO.

London 1935 English hallmarked solid silver gilt snuff box of superb quality, and interesting provenance. With the jubillee hallmark, this presentation snuffbox with octagonal shape has outstanding all over engraving in the Georgian style with herringbone and dots encased by foliate bands. Made by Carrington and Co., excellent makers, the lid interior is inscribed "Presented by the Clothworkers Company, May 6, 1935." The weight is 110 grams. Superb craftsmanship, extremely clear hallmarks, and an interesting textile connection. Size 3.25 inches long. In excellent condition, with a very tight closure to lid.

WMF Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Snuff Box

WMF Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Snuff Box with floral design to lid and gilded interior Diameter: 2¼ inches / 6 cm Condition: Good with small amount of wear to the base

Antique William IV silver snuffbox

A nice William IV sterling silver snuffbox of curved design, with a hinged floral engraved lid. Well hallmarked in the gilded interior for Birmingham 1834. Maker's mark 'WS'. Length 2.25ins (5.7cms). In excellent condition.

Regency silver table snuffbox by Joseph Wilmore

An antique silver table snuffbox by the well-known maker Joseph Wilmore. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1818, the hinged lid and the base are decorated with a bright cut border and the box opens to reveal a gilded interior with excellent hallmarks. Length 3ins. Condition very good although the original sunray decoration within the decorative border on the lid is blurred from handling.