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Georgian Tortoiseshell & Gold Snuff Box
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Georgian Tortoiseshell & Gold Snuff Box

18th century
Description

A good Georgian tortoiseshell and gold mounted snuff box of circular form. In superb untouched condition. One small nibble to the inside rim as illustrated. A good example. Diameter 6.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
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William Rand Antiques has dated this Georgian Tortoiseshell Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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Description
A good Georgian tortoiseshell and gold mounted snuff box of circular form. In superb untouched condition. One small nibble to the inside rim as illustrated. A good example. Diameter 6.5cm
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Georgian Tortoiseshell Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1138868
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A small circular dark brown tortoiseshell snuff box with a central gold medallion inlay.
Georgian Tortoiseshell & Gold Snuff Box
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A small circular dark brown tortoiseshell snuff box with a central gold medallion inlay.
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Snuff boxes were personal accessories used during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to hold powdered tobacco. Crafted from organic materials like tortoiseshell and embellished with gold or silver, these compact containers reflected social status and period craftsmanship.

Craftsmen heated, softened, and pressed natural turtle shell into circular or oval moulds to form seamless lids and bodies. Gold or silver fittings and central medallions were inlaid into the shell using precise metalworking techniques.

Authentic period pieces feature natural variations in tone when held to light, seamless moulded joints, and hand-tooled metal mounts. Synthetic imitations usually show uniform patterning, modern adhesive residue, or machine-cut precision.

Small decorative boxes function well placed atop stacked books, styled inside a glazed display cabinet, or arranged alongside desk accessories on an office desk.

Tortoiseshell requires stable humidity levels to prevent cracking and warping. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and liquid cleaners, dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth.
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