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Superb English Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1919 Chester Antique
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Superb English Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1919 Chester Antique

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 October 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful English antique solid sterling silver snuff box. It is hallmarked for Chester 1919 with the makers being SILd. It has been superbly made being engraved with a basket weave design and initials DCA. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside is clean and gilded. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.3cm) by 1.5 inches (2.3cm) by 1.2cms tall and weighs 39 grams. A stunning example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the 1910s.

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SA1167121
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36480
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A beautiful English antique solid sterling silver snuff box. It is hallmarked for Chester 1919 with the makers being SILd. It has been superbly made being engraved with a basket weave design and initials DCA. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside is clean and gilded. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.3cm) by 1.5 inches (2.3cm) by 1.2cms tall and weighs 39 grams. A stunning example.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167121
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36480
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An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb English Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1919 Chester Antique

Archive II An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. View II
Archive III An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. View III
Archive IV An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. View IV
Archive V An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. View V
Archive VI An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. View VI
Archive VII An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. View VII
Archive VIII An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. View VIII
Archive IX An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram. View IX
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An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram.
SUPERB ENGLISH STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX 1919 CHESTER ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1167121
An angled close-up view of an antique sterling silver snuff box with a hinged, engine-turned lid and a central engraved monogram.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned basketweave pattern, Scalloped rim, Hand-engraved monogram, Gilt interior

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Snuff boxes gained popularity in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries as the consumption of powdered tobacco became fashionable among the aristocracy. Silversmiths crafted these small containers in various intricate designs to safely store and display the dry tobacco.

These boxes were predominantly forged from sterling silver, often featuring hinged lids, gilt interiors to prevent corrosion from the tobacco, and hand-engraved or embossed exterior detailing such as engine-turning and repousse work.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, standard mark, assay office mark denoting the town of testing, and a date letter indicating the exact year of manufacture.

Small antique silver boxes add a layer of historical interest when displayed on bookshelves, coffee tables, or mantelpieces, serving as sophisticated catch-alls for small items or as standalone decorative accents.

Preserve antique silver by storing it in a dry environment and cleaning it infrequently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised non-abrasive silver polish to maintain the metals natural patina without wearing away fine engravings.
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