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19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1836
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19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1836

19th century
Description

Solid Silver

1836

Dutch

A 19th Century solid silver Dutch snuff box with hinged lid and round convex form with concentric circle design. In good condition with tight fitting hinged lid, hallmarked with lion assay mark and date letter B for 1836, another mark indistinctly stamped. Some overall wear with light marks and dings. 5.3cm diameter x 2.2cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
5.3cm (2.09")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Declaration

Shropshire Silver has dated this Dutch Silver Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101201
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S2396
Description
Solid Silver

1836

Dutch

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A 19th Century solid silver Dutch snuff box with hinged lid and round convex form with concentric circle design.
Shropshire Silver

In good condition with tight fitting hinged lid, hallmarked with lion assay mark and date letter B for 1836, another mark indistinctly stamped. Some overall wear with light marks and dings. 5.3cm diameter x 2.2cm high.

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
5.3cm (2.09")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Date of Manufacture

Shropshire Silver has dated this Dutch Silver Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101201
Dealers Internal Ref
S2396
Shropshire Silver
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A circular 19th-century Dutch sterling silver snuff box featuring concentric engine-turned engraving and reeded borders.
19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1836
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A circular 19th-century Dutch sterling silver snuff box featuring concentric engine-turned engraving and reeded borders.
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During the nineteenth century in the Netherlands, snuff boxes were functional pocket accessories used to store powdered tobacco. Dutch silversmiths developed a reputation for precision metalwork, producing small, portable boxes with tight-fitting lids decorated with guilloche, engine turning, or engraved scenes.

These boxes were constructed primarily from sterling silver or continental silver alloys, often formed via hammering or turning. Lids were fitted with concealed or flush hinges and detailed using hand-engraving, chasing, or mechanical engine turning to create geometric patterns.

Authentic pieces feature official Dutch assay marks, such as the sword mark or lion duty marks, alongside makers marks and specific year letters. Examining the wear on high points, weight, and hand-finished details helps distinguish period originals from modern reproductions.

A small silver box can be styled as a decorative accent on a desk, stacked atop books on a coffee table, or displayed inside a glass vitrine. Its compact proportions make it suitable for adding metallic texture to curated tray displays or bedside settings.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to clean silver without scratching the surface. When tarnishing occurs, apply a mild silver polish sparingly using a soft cotton pad, avoiding abrasive chemicals that strip natural aged patination in engraved recesses.
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