Oval Hallmarked Silver Snuff Box, by George Unite, Birmingham, 1867

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A lovely oval hallmarked silver Snuff Box with hinged lid, that opens to expose its plain silver gilt interior, by George Unite, Birmingham. Hallmarked 1867.

The outer surface is extensively decorated with a scalloped edge, foliate designs to top surrounding a plain cartouche. The bottom and sides are decorated across the whole surface, again with a foliate design. The clip fastener top the front is enhanced foliage design and works perfectly.

Maker: George Unite, Caroline Street, Birmingham.

Dimensions: Width: 7.5cm. Depth: 4.9cm. Height: 1.5cm. Weight: 62g

Date: Hallmarked 1867.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

1.5cm (0.59")

Width

7.5cm (2.95")

Depth

4.9cm (1.93")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1028960

Dealers Internal Reference

1455/Q

Dealers Notes

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Description

A lovely oval hallmarked silver Snuff Box with hinged lid, that opens to expose its plain silver gilt interior, by George Unite, Birmingham. Hallmarked 1867.

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The outer surface is extensively decorated with a scalloped edge, foliate designs to top surrounding a plain cartouche.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The bottom and sides are decorated across the whole surface, again with a foliate design. The clip fastener top the front is enhanced foliage design and works perfectly.