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Victorian Silver Snuff Box Chester 1899
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Victorian Silver Snuff Box Chester 1899

19th century
Description

Victorian silver snuff box by george nathan and ridley hayes hallmarked for chester 1899 with repousse and chased foliate scroll decoration throughout. Inscribed hll 1903 and still with traces of snuff inside

Delivery by royal mail special is £12 fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1209191
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome.

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description
Victorian silver snuff box by george nathan and ridley hayes hallmarked for chester 1899 with repousse and chased foliate scroll decoration throughout. Inscribed hll 1903 and still with traces of snuff inside

Delivery by royal mail special is £12 fully insured

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209191
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Archive I An open rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box displaying embossed scrollwork decoration and a gilded interior.

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An open rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box displaying embossed scrollwork decoration and a gilded interior.
VICTORIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX CHESTER 1899
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An open rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box displaying embossed scrollwork decoration and a gilded interior.
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Snuff boxes became prominent during the 18th and 19th centuries as portable containers for finely ground tobacco. During the Victorian era, silver snuff boxes were produced with elaborate repousse ornamentation, chased scrollwork, and gilded interiors to prevent corrosion from the tobacco.

These boxes were typically constructed from sterling silver, marked with regional assay hallmarks indicating purity and date. The interior was frequently finished with a vermeil gilding, a layer of gold wash applied over the silver to protect the metal from oxidisation.

Authentic British pieces bear complete hallmark sets, including the makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling purity, date letter, and monarchs duty mark. The weight, hinge construction, and crispness of hand-chased decorative detail also indicate genuine late 19th-century silver craft.

Small silver boxes serve as functional accents when styled on an office desk, coffee table tray, or bedside surface for holding small daily items. They add texture and metallic contrast when paired with natural materials like timber or stone.

Clean the exterior silver using a soft microfibre cloth and a mild silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that strip delicate detail. Maintain the gilt interior by wiping gently with a dry cloth, ensuring no moisture or chemical polish comes into contact with the gold wash.
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