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Georgian 1796 Sterling Silver Snuff Box
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Georgian 1796 Sterling Silver Snuff Box

18th century
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The snuff box is in good condition with no obvious damage apart from rubbing in keeping with the items age

There is a crest engraved onto the front of the box in the shape of a lion and the hall marks are very clear on the inside of the piece. It weights 37 grams

Please keep in mind that international buyers will have to pay an additional charge for a fully tracked and insured courier service. Domestic postage is free!

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DJ Antiques has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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The snuff box is in good condition with no obvious damage apart from rubbing in keeping with the items age
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There is a crest engraved onto the front of the box in the shape of a lion and the hall marks are very clear on the inside of the piece.
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It weights 37 grams

Please keep in mind that international buyers will have to pay an additional charge for a fully tracked and insured courier service. Domestic postage is free!

Date of Manufacture

DJ Antiques has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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An oval Georgian sterling silver snuff box with a subtle central crest engraving and naturally aged surface patina.
Georgian 1796 Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Ref: SA1004320
An oval Georgian sterling silver snuff box with a subtle central crest engraving and naturally aged surface patina.
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A Georgian silver snuff box is a small pocket container crafted in Great Britain during the reign of the Kings George (17141830), designed specifically to hold powdered tobacco for personal use.

High-status snuff boxes from this era were primarily fabricated from sterling silver, gold, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, or enamel, featuring hand-engraved motifs and flush-fitting hinges.

Authentic British pieces bear a set of official hallmarks stamped by an assay office, including the lion passant mark for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and the makers initials.

Small antique silver boxes can be placed on a desk tray, integrated into a shelf vignette, or displayed on a coffee table alongside art books to add historical texture.

Clean gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive scrubbing that can remove original surface patination.
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