Search 0
50,378  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 135 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
135 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1101514
FOR SALE
£2,750
Email
Save
William IV Scottish Antique Silver Snuff Box, John Caw 1831
Highland Antiques Ltd
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2023
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years
  • Trade Associations
    Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
Relevant Links
Id #SA1101514
PDF SHARE
SAVE

William IV Scottish Antique Silver Snuff Box, John Caw 1831

19th century
Description

An extremely scarce William IV Scottish silver snuff box. Made in Edinburgh in 1832 by John Blackwood Caw a rare maker. The top is a cast relief of a piper and a farmyard scene probably after David Teniers the Younger, the Dutch artist. The box has a full set of hallmarks inside and the interior is gilded. It is in excellent condition with minimal rubbing to the high points. This is a well known item, it is in the book "British Silver Boxes, the Lion Collection". With such great provenance it is a valuable item.

WEIGHT; 82 grams or 2.6 ozs approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Scottish Silver Snuff Box to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1101514
Dealers Internal Reference
7315-0021
Description
An extremely scarce William IV Scottish silver snuff box. Made in Edinburgh in 1832 by John Blackwood Caw a rare maker.
“
The top is a cast relief of a piper and a farmyard scene probably after David Teniers the Younger, the Dutch artist.
Highland Antiques Ltd

The box has a full set of hallmarks inside and the interior is gilded. It is in excellent condition with minimal rubbing to the high points. This is a well known item, it is in the book "British Silver Boxes, the Lion Collection". With such great provenance it is a valuable item.

WEIGHT; 82 grams or 2.6 ozs approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Scottish Silver Snuff Box to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101514
Dealers Internal Ref
7315-0021
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border.
1 / 11
Archive I A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border.

William IV Scottish Antique Silver Snuff Box, John Caw 1831

Archive II A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View II
Archive III A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border.
Archive V A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View V
Archive VI A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View IX
Archive X A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View X
Archive XI A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border. View XI
Enlarged Archival View
Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
Location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/highlandltd
Verified Since Feb 2023
Items For Sale 104
Items Sold 323
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Feb 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/highlandltd
Verified
Feb 2023
For Sale
104
Sold
323
A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border.
William IV Scottish antique silver snuff box, John Caw 1831
Ref: SA1101514
A rectangular sterling silver snuff box featuring high relief repousse depicting a rural landscape scene with figures and a scrollwork border.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Silver snuff boxes originated in the late 17th century and peaked in popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were designed to hold finely ground dry tobacco, known as snuff, and served as prominent personal accessories that reflected the owners social status and taste.

These boxes were primarily fashioned from sterling silver, often featuring detailed repousse relief work, chasing, engraving, or engine turning. The interior surfaces were frequently washed with gold gilding to prevent the tobacco from tarnishing or reacting with the silver.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a makers mark, a purity mark such as the lion passant, a town mark, and a specific date letter. William IV era pieces from the 1830s also feature the sovereigns profile duty mark.

A decorative silver box can be styled on a desk, coffee table tray, or shelf within a vignette of leather-bound books and glass objects. It functions both as an accent piece and as practical storage for small personal items.

Silver boxes should be polished gently using a soft, non-abrasive cotton cloth and specialized silver polish to remove tarnish without wearing down relief details. Storing the piece in a dry, low-humidity environment inside an anti-tarnish cloth helps preserve the metal.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories