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A Fabulous Edwardian Silver Gilt Snuff/ Tobacco Box
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A Fabulous Edwardian Silver Gilt Snuff/ Tobacco Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A fabulous quality silver gilt snuff box from the Edwardian period. This superb example is exceptionally tactile in the hand and fits snugly in the palm. The level workmanship is evident with the box being richly gilded to both the exterior and interior. The unusual ovoid body has a planished finish in the Arts and Crafts Style. There is a centrally mounted hinge to the reverse, with two thumb grips to the front and a round cartouche to the top with a script initial V to the centre. With the lid open the deep interior is revealed, giving excellent capacity. A wonderful example, with the option for multiple uses such as a tobacco box, large pill box or trinket box. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes, dents or splits. There is some light wear to the exterior gilding, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, set to body and corresponding part set to lid.

Date :- London 1907.

Maker :- Albert Barker Ltd.

Height :- 3.5 cms.

Width :- 7.5 cms.

Depth :- 4.7 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
4.7cm (1.85")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Gilt Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1054047
Dealers Internal Reference
ACMC69
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Description
A fabulous quality silver gilt snuff box from the Edwardian period. This superb example is exceptionally tactile in the hand and fits snugly in the palm. The level workmanship is evident with the box being richly gilded to both the exterior and interior. The unusual ovoid body has a planished finish in the Arts and Crafts Style.
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There is a centrally mounted hinge to the reverse, with two thumb grips to the front and a round cartouche to the top with a script initial V to the centre.
Andrew Cox Antiques

With the lid open the deep interior is revealed, giving excellent capacity. A wonderful example, with the option for multiple uses such as a tobacco box, large pill box or trinket box. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An oval Edwardian silver-gilt snuff box featuring a spot-hammered texture and a central circular cartouche with an engraved initial.
fig 1. A Fabulous Edwardian Silver Gilt Snuff/ Tobacco Box

Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes, dents or splits. There is some light wear to the exterior gilding, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, set to body and corresponding part set to lid.

Date :- London 1907.

Maker :- Albert Barker Ltd.

Height :- 3.5 cms.

Width :- 7.5 cms.

Depth :- 4.7 cms.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
4.7cm (1.85")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Gilt Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054047
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC69
Andrew Cox Antiques
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An oval Edwardian silver-gilt snuff box featuring a spot-hammered texture and a central circular cartouche with an engraved initial.
A fabulous Edwardian silver gilt snuff/ tobacco box
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver-Gilt, Sterling Silver
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsSpot-hammered finish, Central monogram cartouche, Oval form, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 4.7 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian silver-gilt snuff box takes an unusual ovoid form with a hinged lid, two thumb grips, and a planished spot-hammered texture in the Arts and Crafts style. The exterior displays a central circular cartouche engraved with a script initial V, along with light wear to the gold finish. The box measures 3.5 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, and 4.7 cm deep. Designed for a gentleman's library, this piece serves multiple practical purposes on an office desk as a tobacco box, large pill container, or trinket receptacle. The interior is richly gilded to match the exterior, providing a deep compartment with excellent capacity for daily storage.

FAQs

An Edwardian silver gilt snuff box is a small, portable container crafted between 1901 and 1910 from sterling silver coated with a thin layer of gold. These boxes were originally designed to hold finely ground tobacco powder known as snuff.

These boxes were primarily forged from sterling silver and electroplated or fire-gilded with gold to prevent tarnish and add lustre. Craftsmen often incorporated spot-hammering, planishing, and custom engraving into the metal surfaces.

Authenticity can be verified by examining British hallmarks, which indicate the silver purity, assay office, makers mark, and date letter corresponding to the Edwardian era. Natural signs of age include slight surface wear to the gilt layer, exposing the underlying silver.

A silver gilt box functions well as a decorative accent on a desk, bookshelf, or vanity tray. Its metallic warm tone complements both traditional dark timber settings and minimalist contemporary surfaces.

Silver gilt items should be cleaned gently using a soft, lint-free cloth without abrasive polishes, as harsh chemicals can strip the delicate gilded layer. Store the object in a dry environment away from high humidity to avoid tarnishing.
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