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Superb Silver Snuff Box
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Superb Silver Snuff Box

19th century
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A really great example of an early Victorian silver snuff box. In what looks to be unused condition, the gilding inside is in wonderful condition, and the engine turning on the outside shows little or no wear. London 1848 Rawlings & Summers. The top carries the original owners cypher and family crest. Marks to both the base and lid.

Weight 77.3 g

L 8.5 cm

W 3 cm

D 2 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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A really great example of an early Victorian silver snuff box.
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In what looks to be unused condition, the gilding inside is in wonderful condition, and the engine turning on the outside shows little or no wear.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

London 1848 Rawlings & Summers. The top carries the original owners cypher and family crest. Marks to both the base and lid.

Weight 77.3 g

L 8.5 cm

W 3 cm

D 2 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An elongated oval sterling silver snuff box featuring fine engine-turned surface pattern and a central engraved crest shield.
Superb silver snuff box
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Snuff boxes gained prominence in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries as the consumption of powdered tobacco became popular among the European elite. Small pocket-sized boxes were crafted to keep the snuff dry and fresh while serving as status symbols.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver gilt, often featuring engine-turned geometric patterning applied via a lathe. Hinge integration was executed with tight tolerances to ensure an airtight seal.

Authentic pieces carry official silver hallmarks indicating the maker, purity, assay office, and year of manufacture. Examining the weight, wear around the hinge, and hand-engraved details can also confirm age and origin.

A small silver box works well as an accent piece displayed on a stack of art books, placed within a curio cabinet, or used on a desk to hold small office items.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and polish periodically using a specialised silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid harsh chemical dips or abrasive cleaners that can strip fine surface detailing.
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