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Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902
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Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902

1900 - 1920
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 18 October 2026 · Puckerings
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Description

A spectacular example of a solid silver snuff box inset with two agate stone panels to top and bottom, both in beautiful undamaged condition with a bright polished patina.

The box has a hinged lid in full working order and the lid "clicks" closed in full working order. The silver is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1902, together with the makers mark for Hilliard & Thomason.

Measuring 2 1/4" wide x 1" and remains in superb condition.

Item: 45969

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Agate Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1188356
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45969
Description
A spectacular example of a solid silver snuff box inset with two agate stone panels to top and bottom, both in beautiful undamaged condition with a bright polished patina.

The box has a hinged lid in full working order and the lid "clicks" closed in full working order.

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The silver is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1902, together with the makers mark for Hilliard & Thomason.
Puckerings

Measuring 2 1/4" wide x 1" and remains in superb condition.

Item: 45969

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Agate Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188356
Dealers Internal Ref
45969
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Archive I An oval Edwardian sterling silver box featuring polished natural agate stone panels on the hinged top and base. SOLD18 OCT 26

Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902

Archive II An oval Edwardian sterling silver box featuring polished natural agate stone panels on the hinged top and base. View II
Archive III An oval Edwardian sterling silver box featuring polished natural agate stone panels on the hinged top and base. View III
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An oval Edwardian sterling silver box featuring polished natural agate stone panels on the hinged top and base.
Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902
Ref: SA1188356
An oval Edwardian sterling silver box featuring polished natural agate stone panels on the hinged top and base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Agate
  • ColourSilver, Amber, Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, polished agate panel, oval body
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in) x D 3.2 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver snuff box by Hilliard & Thomason dates to 1902 and follows an oval form. The solid silver body features a polished finish, complemented by natural agate stone panels set into the hinged lid and base. The agate panels display rich amber and brown tones with organic banding and swirling patterns, while the polished silver mountings show a bright reflective surface. The hardware includes a working hinge connecting the two halves of the container, designed to snap shut securely. Measuring 2.5 cm high, 5.7 cm wide, and 3.2 cm deep, the piece is fully hallmarked for Birmingham alongside the maker's mark. Items of this type suit placement on an office desk or library table, where they function as decorative accessories or small-scale storage containers for personal keepsakes. The compact configuration allows the box to sit easily upon flat surfaces within a gentleman's study or traditional interior setting. The combination of precious metalwork and natural mineral panels provides a tactile surface texture that highlights early twentieth-century British silversmithing techniques.

FAQs

During the Edwardian era, small silver containers such as snuff boxes, pill boxes, and vesta cases remained popular personal accessories, often crafted with polished natural stones to showcase skilled lapidary work.

Antique agate boxes typically feature sterling silver or brass mounts paired with hand-cut and polished Agate slabs, selected for their natural banding and colour variations.

Authentic English silver items bear official hallmarking, including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling silver, and a date letter indicating the exact year of manufacture.

Small antique silver boxes function well as refined decorative objects displayed on an office desk, vanity tray, bookshelf, or bedside table.

Clean silver components using a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth while avoiding liquid cleaners on the porous stone, keeping the piece stored in a dry, low-humidity environment.
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