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William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box, Edward Smith 1836
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William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box, Edward Smith 1836

18th century
Description

A wonderful antique William IV silver snuff box. Made in Birmingham in 1836 by Edward Smith an expert snuff box maker. The cast top panel is one of the crispest I've seen. It has very little high point rubbing. The interior has a full set of hallmarks, it is gilded and has a period inscription. Generally the box is in excellent condition and one of the best I have had. Very collectable.

WEIGHT; 181 grams or 5.8 ozst approx.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1029498
Dealers Internal Reference
6065-058
Description
A wonderful antique William IV silver snuff box. Made in Birmingham in 1836 by Edward Smith an expert snuff box maker. The cast top panel is one of the crispest I've seen. It has very little high point rubbing. The interior has a full set of hallmarks, it is gilded and has a period inscription. Generally the box is in excellent condition and one of the best I have had. Very collectable.

WEIGHT; 181 grams or 5.8 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, over the phone, PayPal or cleared cheque.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1029498
Dealers Internal Ref
6065-058
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring a relief-carved hunting scene with a rider on horseback surrounded by hounds in a woodland setting.
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Archive I Rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring a relief-carved hunting scene with a rider on horseback surrounded by hounds in a woodland setting.

William IV Antique Silver Snuff Box, Edward Smith 1836

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Archive IV Rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring a relief-carved hunting scene with a rider on horseback surrounded by hounds in a woodland setting. View IV
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Rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring a relief-carved hunting scene with a rider on horseback surrounded by hounds in a woodland setting.
William IV Antique silver snuff box, Edward Smith 1836
Ref: SA1029498
Rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring a relief-carved hunting scene with a rider on horseback surrounded by hounds in a woodland setting.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse hunting scene, Equestrian motifs, Foliate border relief, Engraved scrollwork
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This William IV sterling silver snuff box takes the form of a rectangular hinged container with an arched metal hanging fixture attached to the top edge. The exterior surfaces exhibit a polished silver finish with detailed repoussé decoration, including a prominent equestrian hunting scene on the lid featuring a rider on horseback, hunting hounds in a woodland setting, and a foliate border relief with engraved scrollwork along the lower section. The piece measures 2.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Suitable for placement on an office desk or within a gentleman's library display, the box stores small personal items securely while offering a decorative accessory for daily use.

FAQs

Silver should be dusted regularly with a soft cotton cloth and cleaned gently using a dedicated silver polish to remove tarnish. Avoid immersing pieces with gilded interiors in water or using abrasive pastes that could wear down delicate surface details.

Small decorative silver boxes serve well as accent pieces on an office desk, a mantelpiece, or styled atop books on a coffee table. Displaying them alongside dark wood or leather-bound volumes adds visual interest to modern spaces.

Authentic pieces carry official hallmarking, including a makers mark, silver purity mark, town mark, and date letter indicating the year of manufacture. Weight, crisp relief detail, and precise hinge alignment also distinguish genuine period silver from later reproductions.

These boxes were primarily crafted from sterling silver, often featuring gilt-washed interiors to protect the metal from chemical reaction with tobacco. Construction involved skilled techniques such as chasing, repousse relief work, and hand-fitted flush hinges.

Produced during the reign of King William IV between 1830 and 1837, these silver boxes mark a transitional period between Georgian restraint and Victorian ornamentation. They frequently feature detailed repousse scenes, naturalistic foliage, and heavy cast rims.
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