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Beautiful Rare English Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box 1802 Antique 52g
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Beautiful Rare English Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box 1802 Antique 52g

18th century
Sold 13 July 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English Georgian antique solid sterling silver snuff box. It is hallmarked for London 1802 with the maker being John Allen IV & Joshua Butler I. It has been superbly designed being lightly gilded. It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, faint mark to the base edge and corner see final photo. The hinge is smooth and tight,. It measures approx. 3 inches (7.6cm) across by over 1.5 inches (3.8cm) wide by over 0.5 inch (1.5cm) tall and weighs 52 grams. A very high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Silver Gilt Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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33653
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A rare English Georgian antique solid sterling silver snuff box. It is hallmarked for London 1802 with the maker being John Allen IV & Joshua Butler I. It has been superbly designed being lightly gilded.
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It is in super condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, faint mark to the base edge and corner see final photo.
The Silver Squirrel

The hinge is smooth and tight,. It measures approx. 3 inches (7.6cm) across by over 1.5 inches (3.8cm) wide by over 0.5 inch (1.5cm) tall and weighs 52 grams. A very high quality example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Silver Gilt Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1132785
Dealers Internal Ref
33653
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Archive I An ornate rectangular Georgian silver gilt snuff box featuring geometric engraved patterns across its hinged lid and sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful Rare English Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box 1802 Antique 52g

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An ornate rectangular Georgian silver gilt snuff box featuring geometric engraved patterns across its hinged lid and sides.
BEAUTIFUL RARE ENGLISH GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER GILT SNUFF BOX 1802 ANTIQUE 52g
Ref: SA1132785
An ornate rectangular Georgian silver gilt snuff box featuring geometric engraved patterns across its hinged lid and sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSnuff Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Gilt
  • ColourGold and Silver
  • MotifsGeometric engraving, Hinged lid, Gilt wash finish

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The Georgian period spans the reigns of the British Kings George I through IV, characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the heavy influence of Rococo and Neoclassical design motifs.

These items are constructed from sterling silver and finished with a layer of gold applied via fire gilding or vermeil techniques, combining the durability of silver with the rich lustre of gold.

Authenticity is verified through British hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include a makers mark, standard mark, town mark, and a date letter corresponding to the assay office records.

Such pieces function well as small display objects on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, adding a touch of historical texture and metallic accent to contemporary spaces.

Silver gilt objects should be handled with cotton gloves to prevent skin oils from tarnishing the surface and cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that can wear away the thin gold layer.
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