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Very Rare Early Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, Circa 1725
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Very Rare Early Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, Circa 1725

18th century
Description

This exquisite and very unusual George I snuff box dates circa 1725. Of elliptical form, it offers a very rare combination of silver, mother of pearl and tortoiseshell. The reeded silver mounts inset with a carved mother of pearl lid and base and tortoiseshell sides. Both sides engraved wit intricate trellis work, floral and foliate sprays. The hinged lid in very good order.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with early Georgian pieces.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Length: 7.8cm / 3.2 inches.

Maximum width: 5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Excellent condition.

No damage to the mother of pearl or tortoiseshell.

Crisp decorations.

Very good hinge.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128553
Dealers Internal Reference
MARS94
Description
This exquisite and very unusual George I snuff box dates circa 1725. Of elliptical form, it offers a very rare combination of silver, mother of pearl and tortoiseshell. The reeded silver mounts inset with a carved mother of pearl lid and base and tortoiseshell sides. Both sides engraved wit intricate trellis work, floral and foliate sprays. The hinged lid in very good order.
fig 1. VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725
fig 1. Very Rare Early Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, Circa 1725

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with early Georgian pieces.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Length: 7.8cm / 3.2 inches.

Maximum width: 5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Excellent condition.

No damage to the mother of pearl or tortoiseshell.

fig 2. VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725
fig 2. Very Rare Early Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, Circa 1725

Crisp decorations.

Very good hinge.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128553
Dealers Internal Ref
MARS94
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725

Very Rare Early Georgian Silver & Carved Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, Circa 1725

Archive II VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725 View II
Archive III VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725 View III
Archive IV VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725 View IV
Archive V VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725 View V
Archive VI VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725 View VI
Archive VII VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725 View VII
Archive VIII VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725 View VIII
Archive IX VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725 View IX
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VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725
VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725
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VERY RARE EARLY GEORGIAN SILVER & CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SNUFF BOX, CIRCA 1725
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