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Georgian Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1827
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Georgian Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1827

19th century
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Description

An excellent Georgian Regency era silver snuff box with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1827, George IV head stamp, and makers mark for Edward Smith. The box has an engine turned surface on all sides with plain smooth edging, and a central vacant shield. The lid bears an ornate scroll for easy opening. The interior has a sumptuous gilt lining, a mark of luxury and quality. The hallmarks appear on both lid and base. The segmented hinge is in perfect working order and the box opens and closes well. The box has a good gauge of silver for its size and weighs 80gr.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.6cm (0.63")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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An excellent Georgian Regency era silver snuff box with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1827, George IV head stamp, and makers mark for Edward Smith.
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The box has an engine turned surface on all sides with plain smooth edging, and a central vacant shield.
Aramis Antiques

The lid bears an ornate scroll for easy opening. The interior has a sumptuous gilt lining, a mark of luxury and quality. The hallmarks appear on both lid and base. The segmented hinge is in perfect working order and the box opens and closes well. The box has a good gauge of silver for its size and weighs 80gr.

Height
1.6cm (0.63")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099325
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A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box displaying geometric engine-turned engraving, a plain rectangular cartouche, and a chased silver thumbpiece.
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Archive I A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box displaying geometric engine-turned engraving, a plain rectangular cartouche, and a chased silver thumbpiece.

Georgian silver snuff box Birmingham 1827

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A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box displaying geometric engine-turned engraving, a plain rectangular cartouche, and a chased silver thumbpiece.
Georgian silver snuff box Birmingham 1827
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A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box displaying geometric engine-turned engraving, a plain rectangular cartouche, and a chased silver thumbpiece.
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A Georgian silver snuff box is a small pocket container crafted from sterling silver during the Georgian era (17141830), designed specifically to store pulverized tobacco for personal use.

1820s silver boxes were predominantly hand-fashioned from sterling silver, featuring engine-turned geometric engraving, cast thumbpieces, flush integrated hinges, and often a gilt-washed interior to resist corrosion.

Authentic Georgian silver carries full British hallmark impressions, including a makers mark, town mark (such as the Birmingham anchor), silver purity mark (lion passant), date letter, and sovereign duty mark.

An antique silver box functions well as a decorative accent placed on an office desk, curated shelf, or bedside console, bringing historic craftsmanship and textural interest to modern surfaces.

Silver should be wiped gently with a soft microfibre cloth and cleaned occasionally using a specialised silver foam or non-abrasive polish to remove oxidisation without damaging delicate engravings.
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