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C1730 Rare Shell Shaped Silver Snuff Box by Gm Lovely Decoration 40g
Dudley Antique Silver
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C1730 Rare Shell Shaped Silver Snuff Box by Gm Lovely Decoration 40g

18th century
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This is an excellent snuff box made in c1730 by maker GM. It is in very good condition, nice crisp decoration, very clear makers mark only. It is a rare shell pattern, it is 7cms diameter and weighs 40 grams. It has period owners initials TSE.

A fine early 18th century box

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

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This is an excellent snuff box made in c1730 by maker GM. It is in very good condition, nice crisp decoration, very clear makers mark only. It is a rare shell pattern, it is 7cms diameter and weighs 40 grams. It has period owners initials TSE.

A fine early 18th century box

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

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An eighteenth-century silver shell-shaped snuff box featuring hand-engraved scrollwork across the hinged lid.
c1730 rare Shell shaped Silver snuff box by GM lovely decoration 40g
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During the 18th century, snuff boxes were essential personal accessories used to carry finely ground tobacco. Crafting these containers from silver reflected social standing, with hand-engraving becoming a defining characteristic of Georgian metalwork.

Georgian snuff boxes were typically constructed from sterling silver using hand-hammering and shaping techniques. Details included hand-engraved scrollwork, cast shell motifs, and custom flush-fitting hinges to keep contents sealed.

Authentic pieces generally feature silver hallmark stamps indicating the maker, city, purity, and date. Early Georgian examples show evidence of hand-tooling, distinct shell profiles, and precise, hand-fitted hinge construction.

An antique silver snuff box serves as a subtle accent when placed on a study desk, a stack of books, or inside a display cabinet. Pairing silver objects with dark timber or leather creates a sophisticated, classic aesthetic.

Gently clean silver using a soft cotton cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated for antiques. Avoid abrasive cleaners that could erode detailed engraving, and store the item in a dry place to minimise oxidisation.
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