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Early 18th Century Antique Silver “Boscobel Oak” Snuff Box, English C.1720
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Early 18th Century Antique Silver “Boscobel Oak” Snuff Box, English C.1720

18th century
Sold 12 November 2024 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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Description

An exceptionally rare unmarked silver snuff box. It has an engraved image of King Charles II hiding in the "Boscobel Oak" tree to evade the Roundhead soldiers after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. It has a motto beneath "Sacra Jovi Quercus" translated as the Sacred Oak of Jove. The box has a stand away hinge and a gilded interior. It is in excellent condition with only very slight wear to the engraving.

This box featured in the book "British Silver Boxes 1640-1840, the Lion Collection" on page 109, item number 100. It is highly collectable and would grace any collection.

WEIGHT; 62grams or 2 ozst 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.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1105416
Dealers Internal Reference
7335-007
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An exceptionally rare unmarked silver snuff box.
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It has an engraved image of King Charles II hiding in the "Boscobel Oak" tree to evade the Roundhead soldiers after the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
Highland Antiques Ltd

It has a motto beneath "Sacra Jovi Quercus" translated as the Sacred Oak of Jove. The box has a stand away hinge and a gilded interior. It is in excellent condition with only very slight wear to the engraving.

fig 1. An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid.
fig 1. Early 18th Century Antique Silver “Boscobel Oak” Snuff Box, English C.1720

This box featured in the book "British Silver Boxes 1640-1840, the Lion Collection" on page 109, item number 100. It is highly collectable and would grace any collection.

WEIGHT; 62grams or 2 ozst 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.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105416
Dealers Internal Ref
7335-007
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

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An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 18th Century Antique Silver “Boscobel Oak” Snuff Box, English C.1720

Archive II An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid. View II
Archive III An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid. View III
Archive IV An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid. View IV
Archive V An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid. View V
Archive VI An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid. View VI
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United Kingdom
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An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid.
Early 18th Century antique silver “Boscobel Oak” snuff box, English c.1720
Ref: SA1105416
An oval silver snuff box featuring an engraved depiction of the Boscobel Oak with a bust, horses, and a banner on the lid.
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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand engraving, Figurative scene, Inscribed banner
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

Boscobel Oak commemoratives reference the Royal Oak tree in which King Charles II hid during his escape after the Battle of Worcester in 1651, becoming a popular motif in English decorative arts.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver or base metals with silver plating, utilising hand-engraving, chasing, and repousse techniques to create detailed pictorial lids.

Authenticity is assessed through hallmarks, wear patterns consistent with age, hand-cut engraving styles, and the method of hinge construction typical of the period.

These small objects can be displayed on a desktop, within a cabinet of curiosities, or used as a subtle accent piece on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes.

Preservation involves storing pieces in a stable, low-humidity environment, avoiding harsh commercial dips, and using a soft microfiber cloth to gently manage tarnish without removing the historic patina.
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