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English Victorian Sterling Silver Stuff Box 1854 Antique 66g Alfred Taylor
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English Victorian Sterling Silver Stuff Box 1854 Antique 66g Alfred Taylor

19th century
Sold 9 January 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful English Victorian antique solid sterling silver table snuff box. It is hallmarked for London 1854 with the maker being Alfred Taylor. It has been superbly designed and internally gilded. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs - slight wear to the engine turned detailing from 171 years use. The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside gilded and clean. It measures approx. 2.75 inches (6.9cm) long by over 1.75 inches (4.7cm) wide by over 0.75 inch (2.2cm) tall and weighs 66 grams. A high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Box to the Victorian era.

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A beautiful English Victorian antique solid sterling silver table snuff box. It is hallmarked for London 1854 with the maker being Alfred Taylor. It has been superbly designed and internally gilded.
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It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs - slight wear to the engine turned detailing from 171 years use.
The Silver Squirrel

The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside gilded and clean. It measures approx. 2.75 inches (6.9cm) long by over 1.75 inches (4.7cm) wide by over 0.75 inch (2.2cm) tall and weighs 66 grams. A high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Box to the Victorian era.

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An antique Victorian sterling silver box featuring intricate engraved patterns and a partially open lid revealing a gilt interior.
ENGLISH VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER STUFF BOX 1854 ANTIQUE 66g ALFRED TAYLOR
Ref: SA1127620
An antique Victorian sterling silver box featuring intricate engraved patterns and a partially open lid revealing a gilt interior.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved scrollwork, Engine-turned pattern, Gilt interior, Cartouche

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Victorian metalwork spans the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), characterised by a revival of historicism, intricate ornamentation, and detailed hand-engraving reflecting the industrial and artistic shifts of the 19th century.

These items were typically fabricated from sterling silver, often featuring gilt interiors (wash gilding), hand-chased or engine-turned exterior decoration, and sturdy integral hinges constructed by skilled silversmiths.

Authenticity is determined by examining official British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which include the makers mark, the standard mark (such as the lion passant for sterling), the assay office mark, and the date letter corresponding to the specific year of production.

Such pieces can be displayed on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or desk surface as a focal point of refined metal texture, contrasting effectively against modern minimalist or traditional backdrops.

Preservation requires storing items in low-humidity environments, handling them with clean hands or cotton gloves to prevent oils from accelerating tarnishing, and using specialised silver cloth without abrasive polishes to maintain the original surface integrity.
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