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Antique Silver Gilt Snuff Box.
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Antique Silver Gilt Snuff Box.

18th century
Sold 9 June 2026 · George James Antiques
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Description

Exquisite Geo.III. silver gilt snuff/spice box: of rectangular form with cut corners, and a hinged lid. The lid bears a crest, both the base (inside) and the lid have good clear hallmarks and there is even a lion passant mark to the exterior. The hinge to the lid displays fine workmanship, as would be expected from this maker, and the gilding is in perfect condition. Altogether a nice crisp, charming piece.

London. 1791. Thomas Harper I.

Length 6cm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Gilt Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163669
Dealers Internal Reference
28/2253
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Description
Exquisite Geo.III. silver gilt snuff/spice box: of rectangular form with cut corners, and a hinged lid.
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The lid bears a crest, both the base (inside) and the lid have good clear hallmarks and there is even a lion passant mark to the exterior.
George James Antiques

The hinge to the lid displays fine workmanship, as would be expected from this maker, and the gilding is in perfect condition. Altogether a nice crisp, charming piece.

London. 1791. Thomas Harper I.

Length 6cm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Gilt Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163669
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2253
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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An octagonal antique silver gilt snuff box featuring an engraved crest on the hinged lid. SOLD9 JUN 26
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Archive I An octagonal antique silver gilt snuff box featuring an engraved crest on the hinged lid. SOLD9 JUN 26

Antique Silver Gilt Snuff Box.

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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
Location
Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
Items For Sale 124
Items Sold 810
George James Antiques
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
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An octagonal antique silver gilt snuff box featuring an engraved crest on the hinged lid.
Antique Silver Gilt Snuff Box.
Ref: SA1163669
An octagonal antique silver gilt snuff box featuring an engraved crest on the hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHinged lid, Engraved crest, Octagonal form
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Snuff boxes became essential fashion accessories during the 18th century as the consumption of powdered tobacco gained popularity among the European elite, often crafted from precious metals and ornate materials.

Silversmiths used sterling silver as a base metal and applied a thin layer of gold to the surface using fire gilding or electroplating techniques, providing the rich appearance of solid gold with the structural integrity of silver.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-appropriate hallmarks indicating the maker, assay office, and year of manufacture, alongside characteristic signs of hand-craftsmanship and age-related wear on the gilt surface.

These decorative objects can be displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk as part of a curated vignette, adding historical texture and a touch of metallic warmth to contemporary spaces.

Silver gilt items should be cleaned sparingly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to avoid wearing away the delicate gold layer, avoiding abrasive polishes or liquid chemical cleaners entirely.
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