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1741 Lovely George 11 Snuff Box with Neptune Scene by R Cox Fully Hallmarked 65g
Dudley Antique Silver
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1741 Lovely George 11 Snuff Box with Neptune Scene by R Cox Fully Hallmarked 65g

18th century
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This is a good quality snuff box made in London in 1741 by Robert Cox. Its in very good condition, fully hallmarked in the base, what makes this a bit special is the lovely lid embossed with a Neptune scene and a nice Shell thumb piece . It is 7cms diameter and weighs 65 grams.

A fine mid 18th century box

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

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This is a good quality snuff box made in London in 1741 by Robert Cox.
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Its in very good condition, fully hallmarked in the base, what makes this a bit special is the lovely lid embossed with a Neptune scene and a nice Shell thumb piece.
Dudley Antique Silver

. It is 7cms diameter and weighs 65 grams.

A fine mid 18th century box

Date of Manufacture

Dudley Antique Silver has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the 18th Century.

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An eighteenth-century silver snuff box featuring an embossed mythological relief of Neptune on the hinged lid.
1741 lovely George 11 snuff box with Neptune scene by R Cox fully hallmarked 65g
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An eighteenth-century silver snuff box featuring an embossed mythological relief of Neptune on the hinged lid.
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A Georgian silver snuff box is a small, decorated container designed to hold finely ground tobacco for inhaling. Popular throughout the eighteenth century, these items served as functional personal accessories and indicators of social status.

These boxes were crafted from sterling silver using hand-chasing, engraving, and repousse techniques to form detailed relief designs. Hinges were fitted flush to protect contents and preserve the silhouette of the piece.

Authentic George II silver displays official British hallmark stamps including the lion passant for silver purity, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. The weight and construction typically exhibit hand-forged craftsmanship and characteristic interior wear.

A small silver box can be styled as a decorative curio on an office desk, displayed inside a glass cabinet, or placed on a bedside table to store small personal items.

Gently dust the surface with a soft cloth and clean periodically using specialised silver polish. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or excessive rubbing over hand-chased relief details to preserve original surface patina.
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