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Antique William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1831
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Antique William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1831

18th century
Sold 18 November 2025 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a super antique William IV hallmarked sterling silver snuff box measuring 2 3/4" (7 cms) x 1" (2.5 cms) x 3/4" (2 cms).

It opens and closes perfectly with a good strong hinge and the interior is in very good condition and gilded inside.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1831 with the silversmiths mark for Edward Smith.

It weighs 52.9 grams/1.7 troy oz and the whole item is in excellent condition with no inscriptions or monograms.

This lovely box will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054608
Dealers Internal Reference
9476
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Description
This is a super antique William IV hallmarked sterling silver snuff box measuring 2 3/4" (7 cms) x 1" (2.5 cms) x 3/4" (2 cms).
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It opens and closes perfectly with a good strong hinge and the interior is in very good condition and gilded inside.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. An antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the lid and floral repousse decoration along the sides.
fig 1. Antique William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1831

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1831 with the silversmiths mark for Edward Smith.

It weighs 52.9 grams/1.7 troy oz and the whole item is in excellent condition with no inscriptions or monograms.

This lovely box will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1054608
Dealers Internal Ref
9476
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2013
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An antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the lid and floral repousse decoration along the sides.
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1831
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An antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring engine-turned engraving on the lid and floral repousse decoration along the sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned pattern, Floral repousse, Blank cartouche, Cushion-shaped edge
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

The William IV period bridges late Georgian and early Victorian aesthetics, characterised by robust proportions, classical Revival motifs, and high-quality craftsmanship in sterling silver.

Antique snuff boxes were typically fashioned from sterling silver, gold, tortoiseshell, horn, or papier-mache, often featuring intricate hand-engraving and gilt interiors.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmark stamps, including the makers mark, standard mark for sterling silver, city assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the active tax or regnal year.

Placing a small decorative silver piece on a stack of art books or a mantelpiece adds a layer of historic texture and reflective metallic accent to contemporary interior schemes.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive silver cloth and specialised polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip desirable patination from recessed engravings.
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