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Super French Swiss Sterling Silver Eros Cherub Snuff Box Antique C1900 Heavy 73g
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Super French Swiss Sterling Silver Eros Cherub Snuff Box Antique C1900 Heavy 73g

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful good sized solid silver snuff box. It is hallmarked with what I think are Swiss or possibly French hallmarks and dates to c1900. It has been superbly made being of circle form and the lid depicting a cherub, most likely Eros the Greek god of Love. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded and the lid closes tightly. It measures approx. 2.5 inches (6cms) across by 1.25 inches (2.8cms) tall and weighs 73 grams. A very pretty high quality piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the 1900s.

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30993
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A beautiful good sized solid silver snuff box. It is hallmarked with what I think are Swiss or possibly French hallmarks and dates to c1900.
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It has been superbly made being of circle form and the lid depicting a cherub, most likely Eros the Greek god of Love.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded and the lid closes tightly. It measures approx. 2.5 inches (6cms) across by 1.25 inches (2.8cms) tall and weighs 73 grams. A very pretty high quality piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the 1900s.

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SA1126295
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30993
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An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Super French Swiss Sterling Silver Eros Cherub Snuff Box Antique C1900 Heavy 73g

Archive II An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. View II
Archive III An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. View III
Archive IV An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. View IV
Archive V An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. View V
Archive VI An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. View VI
Archive VII An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. View VII
Archive VIII An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork. View VIII
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An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork.
SUPER FRENCH SWISS STERLING SILVER EROS CHERUB SNUFF BOX ANTIQUE c1900 HEAVY 73g
Ref: SA1126295
An antique round sterling silver snuff box featuring an embossed repousse motif of the cherub Eros with a bow surrounded by foliate scrollwork.
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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse cherub, Foliate scrollwork, Embossed floral border, Hinged lid

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Silver snuff boxes gained popularity in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as fashionable accessories for holding powdered tobacco, later evolving to store small personal items.

These items were typically crafted from sterling grade silver using techniques such as repousse, chasing, casting, and hand engraving to create detailed surface decoration.

Authenticity is determined by examining makers marks, silver purity hallmarks, weight, patination, and the quality of hand-chased detailing rather than machine stamping.

This type of decorative object works well as a tactile accent piece displayed on a coffee table tray, bookshelf, or dressing table alongside books and ceramics.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the natural patination and avoid damaging delicate high-relief engravings.
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