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18th Century George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box Phipps & Robinson London 1795
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18th Century George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box Phipps & Robinson London 1795

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An absolutely stunning 18th Century GEORGE III Silver Gilt Snuff box by THOMAS PHIPPS & EDWARD ROBINSON, LONDON 1795.

Cartouche with initials engraved.

Measuring 5 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm and weighs 33.3 grams.

In excellent antique condition for its 231 years, the hallmarks are very good, hinge working well , there is slight surface wear, gilding is still bright, engraving very good, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use. It looks barely used.

A beautiful Georgian period piece, the best piece I’ve seen in a long time.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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Description
An absolutely stunning 18th Century GEORGE III Silver Gilt Snuff box by THOMAS PHIPPS & EDWARD ROBINSON, LONDON 1795.

Cartouche with initials engraved.

Measuring 5 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm and weighs 33.3 grams.

fig 1. An octagonal Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring bright-cut foliate engraving and an engraved central oval monogram.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box Phipps & Robinson London 1795

In excellent antique condition for its 231 years, the hallmarks are very good, hinge working well , there is slight surface wear, gilding is still bright, engraving very good, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use. It looks barely used.

A beautiful Georgian period piece, the best piece I’ve seen in a long time.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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Archive I An octagonal Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring bright-cut foliate engraving and an engraved central oval monogram.

18th Century George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box Phipps & Robinson London 1795

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An octagonal Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring bright-cut foliate engraving and an engraved central oval monogram.
18th Century George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box PHIPPS & ROBINSON London 1795
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A Georgian silver snuff box is a compact, hinged container crafted in Great Britain between 1714 and 1830, created to hold pulverised tobacco for inhalation.

These boxes were predominantly made from sterling silver, frequently finished with a gold-gilt interior to prevent corrosion from moisture and tobacco contents.

Authentic pieces carry a sequence of stamped hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling quality, a town mark, a specific date letter, and a makers mark.

A small silver box works as a subtle decorative object on an office desk, coffee table tray, or bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes.

Wipe softly with a microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes, as abrasive compounds can strip the original gilded surface layer.
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