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18th Century George III Silver Snuff Box Thomas Willmore Birmingham 1799
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18th Century George III Silver Snuff Box Thomas Willmore Birmingham 1799

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An absolutely stunning 18th Century GEORGE III Silver Snuff box by THOMAS WILLMORE, Birmingham 1799.

Of plain form with cantered corners and recessed hinge.

Measuring 4 cm x 2.5 cm x 1 cm and weighs 19.2 grams.

In excellent antique condition for its 227 years, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well , there is slight surface wear, no initials or engraving, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use.

A beautiful Georgian period piece.

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

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Description
An absolutely stunning 18th Century GEORGE III Silver Snuff box by THOMAS WILLMORE, Birmingham 1799.

Of plain form with cantered corners and recessed hinge.

Measuring 4 cm x 2.5 cm x 1 cm and weighs 19.2 grams.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver pocket snuff box featuring canted corners and a flush integrated hinge.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Silver Snuff Box Thomas Willmore Birmingham 1799

In excellent antique condition for its 227 years, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well , there is slight surface wear, no initials or engraving, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use.

A beautiful Georgian period piece.

Date of Manufacture

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

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An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver pocket snuff box featuring canted corners and a flush integrated hinge.
18th Century George III Silver Snuff Box THOMAS WILLMORE Birmingham 1799
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A George III silver snuff box is a pocket-sized container crafted from sterling silver during the reign of King George III (17601820). Designed primarily to hold powdered tobacco, these personal accessories reflected the social customs and silversmithing standards of late 18th and early 19th-century Britain.

Georgian snuff boxes were constructed from sterling silver (925 purity standard), often utilising hand-hammering, engine turning, and hand engraving. Higher-end examples featured flush integrated hinges to create air-tight closures that prevented moisture from damaging the contents inside.

Authentic pieces carry a full set of British hallmarks stamped into the metal, typically inside the lid or base. These marks include the makers mark, the sterling lion passant, the assay office mark (such as an anchor for Birmingham), a date letter corresponding to 1799, and the duty mark showing the monarchs profile.

Small antique silver objects are frequently placed on desk trays, layered atop decorative books, or displayed inside glass-fronted vitrines alongside other period metalwork. Their reflective surfaces complement dark timber furniture, leather upholstery, and minimalist stone surfaces.

Silver pieces should be dusted with a soft microfibre cloth and cleaned occasionally using specialized, non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish. Avoid harsh chemical dips or prolonged submersion in water, as moisture can become trapped inside the hinge assembly.
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