Antique Victorian Gilded Silver Snuff Box

19th century

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Description

This is an unusual example of an antique solid sterling silver snuff box.

It is clearly hallmarked inside the lid (with partial hallmarked on the rim) for Birmingham 1899, with the maker's mark for Rose & Brough. The partnership lasted only two years.

Foliage and swags on the top surround an empty shield-shaped cartouche. The sides are also patterned and partially gilded. The gilding inside is in very good condition. The gilding outside has been rubbed away on the base corners and also, I think, from the top in parts. I suspect the cartouche was never gilded but some of the leaves are and some are not, so perhaps a little rubbing there. It is priced accordingly. The hinge is good and the silver undamaged.

Dimensions:

Length: 5cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 1.5cm

Weight: 35g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.5cm (0.59")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1034941

Dealers Internal Reference

C753

Description

This is an unusual example of an antique solid sterling silver snuff box.

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It is clearly hallmarked inside the lid (with partial hallmarked on the rim) for Birmingham 1899, with the maker's mark for Rose & Brough.

The Silver Cabinet

The partnership lasted only two years.

fig 1. Antique Victorian Gilded Silver Snuff Box

Foliage and swags on the top surround an empty shield-shaped cartouche. The sides are also patterned and partially gilded. The gilding inside is in very good condition. The gilding outside has been rubbed away on the base corners and also, I think, from the top in parts. I suspect the cartouche was never gilded but some of the leaves are and some are not, so perhaps a little rubbing there. It is priced accordingly. The hinge is good and the silver undamaged.

fig 2. Antique Victorian Gilded Silver Snuff Box

Dimensions:

Length: 5cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 1.5cm

Weight: 35g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.