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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver Snuff Box C1800 German Belgian ?
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver Snuff Box C1800 German Belgian ?

19th century
Sold 29 November 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful solid silver snuff box. It is hallmarked with what I think are possibly early German or Belgian marks. It tests as high grade silver and will date to the early 19th century. It has been beautifully made and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded and the lid closes tightly. It measures approx. 1.5 inches (3.6cms) across by 1 inch by 0.5inches tall and weighs 15 grams. A very pretty interesting piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the 1800s.

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19704
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A beautiful solid silver snuff box. It is hallmarked with what I think are possibly early German or Belgian marks. It tests as high grade silver and will date to the early 19th century.
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It has been beautifully made and is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded and the lid closes tightly.
The Silver Squirrel

It measures approx. 1.5 inches (3.6cms) across by 1 inch by 0.5inches tall and weighs 15 grams. A very pretty interesting piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the 1800s.

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SA1158521
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19704
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An open antique rectangular silver snuff box with an engraved exterior and a gold-washed interior.
ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX c1800 GERMAN BELGIAN ?
Ref: SA1158521
An open antique rectangular silver snuff box with an engraved exterior and a gold-washed interior.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Continental
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Wash (Vermeil)
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsEngraved foliate scrolls, Gilded interior, Hinged lid, Chamfered corners

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Snuff boxes gained popularity across Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as the consumption of powdered tobacco became a fashionable habit among the aristocracy and upper classes.

These containers were typically fashioned from precious metals such as sterling silver or gold, frequently featuring internal gilding (vermeil) to protect the metal from tobacco acids, alongside hand-engraving and chasing techniques.

Authenticity is usually verified through hallmarks, maker marks, or purity stamps, combined with examining the hand-cut joints, hinges, and the natural wear patterns consistent with age.

As a small decorative object, it can be displayed atop a stack of books on a coffee table, integrated into a mantelpiece display, or placed inside a glass cabinet alongside other curiosities.

To preserve the metal and any original patination, the box should be kept in a stable environment away from humidity and cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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