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Victorian Silver Pocket Snuff

19th century
Sold 21 January 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A Victorian engraved pocket snuff box with central lid, hallmarked Birmingham 1901. Oblong form with rounded sides and corners for comfort in the pocket. Inset hinged lid to the centre of the top with flange to the front edge to aid opening. Engraved floral decoration to all surfaces with blank cartouche to the lid. The lid opening to reveal a clean gilt lined interior. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Joseph Gloster along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 2.5" long x 1.5" deep x 0.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162781
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41943
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Description
A Victorian engraved pocket snuff box with central lid, hallmarked Birmingham 1901. Oblong form with rounded sides and corners for comfort in the pocket. Inset hinged lid to the centre of the top with flange to the front edge to aid opening. Engraved floral decoration to all surfaces with blank cartouche to the lid. The lid opening to reveal a clean gilt lined interior.
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Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Joseph Gloster along with clear hallmarks to all sections.
Sturmans Antiques

Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 2.5" long x 1.5" deep x 0.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162781
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41943
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique pocket-sized silver snuff box with intricate hand-engraved foliate patterns across the curved surface and lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique pocket-sized silver snuff box with intricate hand-engraved foliate patterns across the curved surface and lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Pocket Snuff

Archive II An antique pocket-sized silver snuff box with intricate hand-engraved foliate patterns across the curved surface and lid. View II
Archive III An antique pocket-sized silver snuff box with intricate hand-engraved foliate patterns across the curved surface and lid. View III
Archive IV An antique pocket-sized silver snuff box with intricate hand-engraved foliate patterns across the curved surface and lid. View IV
Archive V An antique pocket-sized silver snuff box with intricate hand-engraved foliate patterns across the curved surface and lid. View V
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 10,897
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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An antique pocket-sized silver snuff box with intricate hand-engraved foliate patterns across the curved surface and lid.
Victorian Silver Pocket Snuff
Ref: SA1162781
An antique pocket-sized silver snuff box with intricate hand-engraved foliate patterns across the curved surface and lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Hand engraving, Foliate scrolls, Cartouche
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A Victorian silver snuff box is a small, hinged container crafted during the 19th century specifically designed to hold powdered tobacco, known as snuff.

These items were traditionally fashioned from sterling silver, often featuring detailed hand-engraving, repousse work, and gilded interiors to prevent corrosion from the tobacco.

Authentic pieces typically bear British hallmarks, including a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling quality, a town mark, and a date letter corresponding to the reign of Queen Victoria.

Such items work well as decorative objects when displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece, adding a touch of historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Clean antique silver gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away desirable oxidisation and historical patination.
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