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George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box

19th century
Description

A stylish George III sterling silver snuff box with a reeded style hinged lid and body with a very clean gilt interior. Very good original condition.

Maker: William Parker, London

Date: 1800

Weight: 2.4 Troy Oz

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Snuff Box to the 1800s.

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SA1207720
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SBOX-P73339
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Description
A stylish George III sterling silver snuff box with a reeded style hinged lid and body with a very clean gilt interior. Very good original condition.

Maker: William Parker, London

Date: 1800

Weight: 2.4 Troy Oz

Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Sterling Silver Snuff Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207720
Dealers Internal Ref
SBOX-P73339
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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A small rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box with a hinged lid and horizontal reeded stripe decoration.
George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box
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A small rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box with a hinged lid and horizontal reeded stripe decoration.
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FAQs

Snuff boxes were compact pocket containers used during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to hold finely powdered tobacco. Typically constructed from sterling silver or other precious materials, these boxes were fitted with tight hinges to keep moisture out and preserve the contents.

These boxes were constructed from sterling silver, featuring decorative techniques such as reeding, linear engraving, and chasing across the exterior surfaces. Interiors were often gilded with gold layer vermeil to protect the silver from chemical reaction with tobacco.

Authentic George III examples feature a set of British hallmarks including the makers mark, town mark, sovereigns duty mark, lion passant, and date letter inside the lid or base. The construction typically displays tight-fitting flush hinges and refined edge alignment consistent with Period metalwork.

Small antique silver accessories can be styled as decorative accent pieces on an office desk, coffee table tray, or inside a glass display cabinet. Grouping smaller silver items together creates a curated focal point alongside books and desk objects.

Clean the silver exterior gently using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and specialist silver polish to prevent scratching the fine surface details. Keep the object stored in a dry environment inside a tarnish-resistant pouch to minimise oxidisation over time.
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