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Early Victorian Engraved Silver Snuff Box
Charles Lloyd Antiques
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Early Victorian Engraved Silver Snuff Box

19th century
Description

A fine quality small early Victorian silver Snuff Box, of flat oval form, the sides with raised chased foliate scroll decoration, the base and lid superbly and deeply engraved with foliate scrolls on engine turned and matted backgrounds, the lid with a small central shield shaped cartouche engraved with contemporary initials. The flat concealed hinge opens to reveal a gilded interior.

By Gervase Wheeler, Birmingham 1841.

In fine condition with no damage or repair.

52.30 Grams (1.68 troy ounces)

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
8.6cm (3.39")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Charles Lloyd Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1004654
Description
A fine quality small early Victorian silver Snuff Box, of flat oval form, the sides with raised chased foliate scroll decoration, the base and lid superbly and deeply engraved with foliate scrolls on engine turned and matted backgrounds, the lid with a small central shield shaped cartouche engraved with contemporary initials. The flat concealed hinge opens to reveal a gilded interior.

By Gervase Wheeler, Birmingham 1841.

In fine condition with no damage or repair.

52.30 Grams (1.68 troy ounces)

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
8.6cm (3.39")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Charles Lloyd Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1004654
Charles Lloyd Antiques
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An elongated oval sterling silver snuff box featuring engine-turned crosshatch patterns, engraved foliate scrolls, and a central monogrammed cartouche.
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Archive I An elongated oval sterling silver snuff box featuring engine-turned crosshatch patterns, engraved foliate scrolls, and a central monogrammed cartouche.

Early Victorian Engraved Silver Snuff Box

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United Kingdom
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An elongated oval sterling silver snuff box featuring engine-turned crosshatch patterns, engraved foliate scrolls, and a central monogrammed cartouche.
Early Victorian Engraved Silver Snuff Box
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An elongated oval sterling silver snuff box featuring engine-turned crosshatch patterns, engraved foliate scrolls, and a central monogrammed cartouche.
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During the nineteenth century, silver snuff boxes were compact pocket containers designed to hold finely ground tobacco. They served as functional everyday items and social status symbols, displaying the owners wealth through detailed hand-engraving and silver craftsmanship.

These boxes were constructed from sterling silver using techniques such as engine turning, hand chasing, and relief moulding. Sterling silver was selected for its durability, lustre, and ability to form flush-fitting flush hinges that protected the contents from moisture.

Authentic British pieces bear official silver hallmarks indicating the makers mark, town mark, silver purity mark, and date letter. Genuine examples also feature precise hand-engraving, heavy gauge metal, and tightly fitted hinges without excessive play.

Small antique silver items add metallic texture and historical detail to contemporary surfaces. They can be placed atop a stack of art books, arranged on a marble tray on an office desk, or displayed inside a glass curio cabinet.

Dust the surface regularly with a clean, soft microfiber cloth and polish sparingly using a non-abrasive silver cream to avoid wearing down fine engraving. Store the box in a dry, temperate environment to prevent rapid oxidisation.
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