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Victorian Antique Silver Presentation Snuff Box, Edward Smith 1850
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Victorian Antique Silver Presentation Snuff Box, Edward Smith 1850

19th century
Description

A stunning very large Victorian antique silver table snuff box. Made in Birmingham in 1850 by the renouned silver box maker Edward Smith. The box is in excellent condition with no damages or repairs. This snuff box came from the church mentioned in the later 1896 inscription so has great provenance. The inscription on the top relates to North Leith Parish Church in Edinburgh. On all panels there is the most beautiful and intricate engine turning especially on the base. The 23 part hinge is tight and the box closes firmly, the interior is fully gilded and has hallmarks on the lid and base. A very collectable piece.

WEIGHT; 286 grams or 9.2 ozst.

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
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120550
Dealers Internal Reference
7425-004
Description
A stunning very large Victorian antique silver table snuff box. Made in Birmingham in 1850 by the renouned silver box maker Edward Smith. The box is in excellent condition with no damages or repairs. This snuff box came from the church mentioned in the later 1896 inscription so has great provenance. The inscription on the top relates to North Leith Parish Church in Edinburgh. On all panels there is the most beautiful and intricate engine turning especially on the base.
The 23 part hinge is tight and the box closes firmly, the interior is fully gilded and has hallmarks on the lid and base.
Highland Antiques Ltd

A very collectable piece.

WEIGHT; 286 grams or 9.2 ozst.

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
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120550
Dealers Internal Ref
7425-004
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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United Kingdom
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Victorian antique silver presentation snuff box, Edward Smith 1850
Victorian antique silver presentation snuff box, Edward Smith 1850
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