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Victorian Solid Silver Snuff Box London 1885
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Victorian Solid Silver Snuff Box London 1885

19th century
Description

Sterling Silver

1885

Rosenthal, Jacob & Co.

Victorian sterling silver snuff or trinket box. Of round form with pull-off lid, scroll repousse design to lid and body. In very good condition with tight fitting lid and light wear overall. Hallmarked London, 1885 by makers Rosenthal, Jacob & Co. Lid 5.2cm diameter x 3.4cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Declaration

Shropshire Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1102333
Dealers Internal Reference
S2341
Description
Sterling Silver

1885

Rosenthal, Jacob & Co.

Victorian sterling silver snuff or trinket box. Of round form with pull-off lid, scroll repousse design to lid and body. In very good condition with tight fitting lid and light wear overall. Hallmarked London, 1885 by makers Rosenthal, Jacob & Co. Lid 5.2cm diameter x 3.4cm high

Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Date of Manufacture

Shropshire Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1102333
Dealers Internal Ref
S2341
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A circular Victorian sterling silver snuff box with repousse floral scrollwork on the lid and fluted sides.
Victorian Solid Silver Snuff Box London 1885
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A circular Victorian sterling silver snuff box with repousse floral scrollwork on the lid and fluted sides.
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In the nineteenth century, silver snuff boxes were used to hold finely ground tobacco, serving both as practical personal containers and as status symbols among wealthy individuals.

These boxes were typically crafted from solid sterling silver using metalworking techniques such as repousse, chasing, and engraving to create high-relief scrollwork and decorative textures.

Authentic British items carry official assay hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the lion passant for sterling purity, a town mark such as Londons leopard head, a date letter, and a makers mark.

Small silver boxes can be placed on an office desk, styled on top of stacked books, or set within a display cabinet to add metallic texture and historical detail.

Clean silver using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals or excessive rubbing that could wear down delicate surface details.
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