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Scottish George III Antique Silver Snuff Box, Edinburgh 1776
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Scottish George III Antique Silver Snuff Box, Edinburgh 1776

18th century
Description

A stunning Scottish antique silver oval snuff box. Made in Edinburgh in 1776 by Patrick Robertson, he was one of Edinburgh's finest 18th century silversmiths. The box has a Latin inscription on the inside of the gilded lid which also has a full set of crisp hallmarks. The box has a standaway 7 part hinge which is tight and the box closes with a snap. Overall it is in excellent condition with no issues. A very collectable Scottish box.

Weight; 107 grams or 3.5 ozst approx.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1206232
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7829-054
Description
A stunning Scottish antique silver oval snuff box.
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Made in Edinburgh in 1776 by Patrick Robertson, he was one of Edinburgh's finest 18th century silversmiths.
Highland Antiques Ltd

The box has a Latin inscription on the inside of the gilded lid which also has a full set of crisp hallmarks. The box has a standaway 7 part hinge which is tight and the box closes with a snap. Overall it is in excellent condition with no issues. A very collectable Scottish box.

Weight; 107 grams or 3.5 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206232
Dealers Internal Ref
7829-054
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge.
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Archive I An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge.

Scottish George III antique silver snuff box, Edinburgh 1776

Archive II An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge. View II
Archive III An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge. View III
Archive IV An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge. View IV
Archive V An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge. View V
Archive VI An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge. View VI
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Archive VIII An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge. View VIII
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An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge.
Scottish George III antique silver snuff box, Edinburgh 1776
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An oval George III sterling silver snuff box featuring a flat lid decorated with an engraved geometric dot-and-circle border around the edge.
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Georgian silver snuff boxes were personal containers crafted during the reigns of King George I through George IV, designed to hold powdered tobacco. Typically constructed from sterling silver, these items feature tight-fitting friction or hinged lids to preserve freshness.

Eighteenth-century silver boxes were forged from sterling silver, comprising 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Craftsmen utilised hand-hammering, engine-turning, bright-cut engraving, and die-stamping to create decorative borders and intricate surface patterns.

Authentic George III silver features clear hallmarks stamped by regional assay offices, such as Edinburgh or London. These hallmarks include the makers mark, purity mark, town mark, date letter, and the sovereigns head duty mark introduced in 1784.

Small antique silver boxes can be displayed on a desk, sideboard, or mantelpiece alongside leather-bound books and brass objects. They also function as functional tabletop accent pieces for storing small items like paperclips, cufflinks, or jewellery.

Maintain sterling silver by dusting with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and polishing occasionally with a gentle silver cream to prevent heavy tarnish. Avoid abrasive metal cleaners, dipping solutions, and high-humidity environments that accelerate oxidisation.
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