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Stunning Austrian Solid Silver Snuff Box 1858 Superb Antique 100g
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Stunning Austrian Solid Silver Snuff Box 1858 Superb Antique 100g

19th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A top quality Austrian solid silver snuff box. It is hallmarked for with the Austrian silver marks and a date mark of 1858. It has been beautifully made being being finely engraved on all sides and gilded inside. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean. It measures approx. 3.5 inches (8.9cm) long by over 1.5 inches (4cm) wide by 1 inch (2.7cms) tall and weighs 100 grams. A very high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Austrian Silver Snuff Box to the 1850s.

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SA1104156
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37538
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A top quality Austrian solid silver snuff box. It is hallmarked for with the Austrian silver marks and a date mark of 1858. It has been beautifully made being being finely engraved on all sides and gilded inside. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean. It measures approx. 3.5 inches (8.9cm) long by over 1.5 inches (4cm) wide by 1 inch (2.7cms) tall and weighs 100 grams. A very high quality example.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Austrian Silver Snuff Box to the 1850s.

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SA1104156
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37538
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An open rectangular silver snuff box featuring intricate engraved scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt wash interior. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open rectangular silver snuff box featuring intricate engraved scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt wash interior. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Stunning Austrian Solid Silver Snuff Box 1858 Superb Antique 100g

Archive II An open rectangular silver snuff box featuring intricate engraved scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt wash interior. View II
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Archive V An open rectangular silver snuff box featuring intricate engraved scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt wash interior. View V
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An open rectangular silver snuff box featuring intricate engraved scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt wash interior.
STUNNING AUSTRIAN SOLID SILVER SNUFF BOX 1858 SUPERB ANTIQUE 100g
Ref: SA1104156
An open rectangular silver snuff box featuring intricate engraved scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt wash interior.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Gold wash
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsEngraved scrollwork, Hinged lid, Gilt interior

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Snuff boxes gained popularity in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as the consumption of powdered tobacco became a fashionable social habit among the elite, leading artisans to craft elaborate containers from precious metals.

These pieces were typically forged from solid silver, frequently featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, chased motifs, and often a gilt interior (vermeil) to protect the metal from the acidic residue of tobacco.

Authenticity is verified by examining maker marks, standard silver purity hallmarks, and the characteristic wear patterns on the hand-cut hinges and clasps typical of nineteenth-century metalworking.

Such small decorative objects work well when placed on a coffee table, desk, or bookshelf as a focal point of historical interest alongside contemporary decor.

Preservation requires storing the object in a stable environment away from high humidity, avoiding harsh chemical dips, and occasionally dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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