We are delighted to offer this fabulous, large Victorian solid silver table snuff box made in Birmingham 1854, with marks for Edward Smith. This box presents an array of exemplary and desirable traits of a quality Victorian snuff box. Although inconceivable through photos, the heft, quality and gauge of silver upon handling in person is exceptional. Weighing in at 191 grams, the box almost feels like it is a bar of silver, offering an exceptionally reassuring feel in hand. It has been wonderfully shaped with curved corners and a cartouchelike shape; proportions being ''chunkier'' than the norman and with an impressive presence. Each panel has been finely decorated with hand-engraved geometric and foliate motifs with small cartouches depicting scenes and figures. Upon opening the lid (which has a very smooth and good closure), the interior has been richly gilt (gold on top of solid silver), which not only serves as a wonderful aesthetic contrast to the exterior but also prot...