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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
Sold 14 February 2026 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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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.

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

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

Reference Numbers
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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.
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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 Antique Silver Snuff Box 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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Archive I An ornate Victorian sterling silver presentation snuff box featuring an engraved dedication on the lid and intricate scrollwork borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Antique Silver Presentation Snuff Box, Edward Smith 1850

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Highland Antiques Ltd
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Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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An ornate Victorian sterling silver presentation snuff box featuring an engraved dedication on the lid and intricate scrollwork borders.
Victorian antique silver presentation snuff box, Edward Smith 1850
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An ornate Victorian sterling silver presentation snuff box featuring an engraved dedication on the lid and intricate scrollwork borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork borders, Engine-turned base, Hand-engraved inscription, Cast floral motifs
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver snuff boxes were widely used in the 19th century for holding powdered tobacco, which was inhaled through the nose. They became status symbols, often commissioned for presentations or commemorative events, featuring elaborate engravings and hallmarks reflecting British silversmithing standards of the era.

These items were typically fabricated from sterling silver using techniques such as casting, engine-turning, repousse, and hand-engraving. Interiors were frequently gilded to prevent the acidic properties of tobacco from tarnishing the silver.

Authentic pieces feature official British assay office hallmarks, including a standard mark, a city mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Genuine items also exhibit period-appropriate wear, hand-cut engraving techniques, and integral hinges rather than modern welded components.

Such pieces function as decorative objects that add historical texture and metallic contrast when placed on a mantelpiece, side table, or within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside contemporary items.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive, specialised silver cloth to avoid removing the delicate high-relief details or the original patina. Storing the item in a dry, low-humidity environment helps prevent rapid oxidation and tarnishing.
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