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Regency Silver Snuff Box
Jane Short Antiques
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Regency Silver Snuff Box

19th century
Description

A silver snuff box of curved rectangular form having all over engine turned diagonal stripe decoration and a vacant cartouche.

The interior is gilded and bears the hallmarks for London 1817.

It is in good condition with the tiniest dent on 2 corners but hardly noticeable..(see photos)

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can quote for international delivery .

Payment by bank transfer, Paypal or by card over the phone.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Regency Silver Snuff Box to the Regency era.

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SA1148953
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A4637
Description
A silver snuff box of curved rectangular form having all over engine turned diagonal stripe decoration and a vacant cartouche.

The interior is gilded and bears the hallmarks for London 1817.

It is in good condition with the tiniest dent on 2 corners but hardly noticeable..(see photos)

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can quote for international delivery .

Payment by bank transfer, Paypal or by card over the phone.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Regency Silver Snuff Box to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148953
Dealers Internal Ref
A4637
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A rectangular antique silver snuff box featuring diagonal engine-turned reeding and a central unengraved rectangular cartouche.
Regency Silver Snuff Box
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A Regency silver snuff box is a small pocket container crafted during the early 19th century in Britain, designed to hold pulverised tobacco known as snuff. These boxes reflected the social customs of the era and were decorated using techniques such as engine turning and engraving.

These boxes were primarily crafted from sterling silver, featuring hinged lids with tight flush joints to preserve contents. Construction often incorporated engine turning, reeded edges, hand engraving, and gilded interior lining to protect the metal from chemical reaction with tobacco.

Authentic British Regency silver snuff boxes feature clear hallmarks detailing the makers mark, lion passant for sterling silver quality, town mark, date letter, and sovereign profile duty mark. Additional indicators include precise hand-finishing, engine-turned reeding, and weight appropriate for solid silver.

Small antique silver boxes function well as decorative accents on curated desk trays, bookshelves, or bedside tables. They can also serve functional roles holding small items such as cufflinks, paperclips, or items of jewellery.

Care involves gentle polishing with a soft cloth and specialist silver cream to remove tarnish without wearing down intricate engraving or engine turning. Store the piece in a low-humidity environment wrapped in acid-free tissue paper or anti-tarnish cloth.
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