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Rare Nathaniel Mills English William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1838 Antique
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Rare Nathaniel Mills English William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1838 Antique

19th century
Sold 15 January 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English William IV antique solid sterling silver snuff box. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1838 with the maker being Nathaniel Mills. It has been superbly designed and the cartouche has been engraved with the single initial S. It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, just a faint push mark to the base and a minute split to the top corner edge - see final photos. The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside gilded. It measures approx. 2.5 inches (6.2cm) across by 1.25 inches (3.6cm) wide by 0.5 inch (1.2cm) tall and weighs 38 grams. A very high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Snuff Box to the 1800s.

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SA1116798
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37533
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A rare English William IV antique solid sterling silver snuff box. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1838 with the maker being Nathaniel Mills. It has been superbly designed and the cartouche has been engraved with the single initial S.
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It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, just a faint push mark to the base and a minute split to the top corner edge - see final photos.
The Silver Squirrel

The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside gilded. It measures approx. 2.5 inches (6.2cm) across by 1.25 inches (3.6cm) wide by 0.5 inch (1.2cm) tall and weighs 38 grams. A very high quality example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Snuff Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116798
Dealers Internal Ref
37533
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An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Nathaniel Mills English William IV Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1838 Antique

Archive II An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. View II
Archive III An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. View III
Archive IV An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. View IV
Archive V An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. View V
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Archive IX An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. View IX
Archive X An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. View X
Archive XI An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges. View XI
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Items Sold 2,800
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An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges.
RARE NATHANIEL MILLS ENGLISH WILLIAM IV STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX 1838 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1116798
An open antique rectangular sterling silver snuff box with a gilt interior and engine-turned decoration along the edges.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold wash
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsGilt interior, Hinged lid, Reeded edges

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William IV silver pieces date from the brief reign between 1830 and 1837, bridging the late Georgian and early Victorian eras, often characterised by exuberant ornamentation and high craftsmanship.

These items were typically fabricated from sterling silver, frequently featuring interior gilding (silver-gilt or vermeil) to prevent tobacco or snuff from corroding the metal, constructed with precision-engineered hinges.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark (such as the lion passant for sterling), a duty mark, and a date letter.

Such pieces function effectively as decorative objects on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, adding metallic texture and historical intrigue to a curated display.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the natural patina and avoid damaging delicate hallmarks, keeping them stored away from high humidity.
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