Victorian Silver Snuff Box 19th Century

Name: Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1855
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1223825
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSnuff Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsEngine turning, Scrollwork cartouche, Scalloped borders

This Victorian sterling silver snuff box dates to 1855, originating from Birmingham with the silversmith mark of Edward Smith. The rectangular piece displays a silver colour palette with a polished finish and a strong hinge for opening and closing. The lid bears engine-turned linear engraving, scalloped borders, and an unengraved scrollwork cartouche, while the interior is gilded. Visible details include intricate relief decoration along the sides and corners, along with smooth surfaces on the main cartouche. Measuring 7 cm by 4 cm, this compact accessory sits easily on a surface. In a contemporary home, this small box functions as a desk accessory in an office or library, serving as a container for paperclips, stamps, or small keepsakes. The sterling silver construction provides durability for daily handling while maintaining a traditional aesthetic suitable for display on a tabletop or within a cabinet. The piece requires minimal placement space and integrates naturally into study or workspace environments alongside other metalwork and stationery items.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, silver snuff boxes were portable containers designed to hold finely ground tobacco for inhaling. They served as functional everyday accessories and status symbols among gentlemen.

Silversmiths formed these boxes from sheet sterling silver, employing techniques such as engine turning for patterned surfaces, hand engraving for cartouches, and flush-fitting hinges to maintain an airtight seal.

Authentic British pieces display a complete set of silver hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay office mark, a date letter, and a makers mark, along with signs of period hand-finishing.

Small antique silver boxes function effectively on an office desk, bedside table, or bookshelf as decorative accents, or repurposed to hold small items such as cufflinks and rings.

Maintain silver by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a mild silver polish sparingly when tarnish forms, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive materials.

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Snuff Box 1855

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