Exquisite George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box John Thropp Birmingham 1816 Georgian

18th century

Sold by Queens Antiques and Collectables

Description

Of exceptional quality and a rare collectors piece, this GEORGE III Silver Gilt Snuff box hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1816 by JOHN THROPP.

The snuff box features a classic ‘curved pocket’ or ‘waistcoat’ form, shape to sit flush against the body.

The lid is beautifully hand engraved with bright-cut floral and leafy scroll border set against a beautifully dense, hand-stippled background.

The central shaped cartouche features an elegant starburst shield which is vacant having never been monogrammed or personalised. The outer rims are finished with crisp geometric and arcaded border bands.

The interior has its original mirror like gold gilt wash and full set of hallmarks.

It truly is an exquisite piece. It does not look as if it has been used.

Measuring 6 cm x 4 cm x 1 cm and weighs 40.2 grams.

In excellent near mint antique condition for its 210 years, the hallmarks are very good, hinge working well , there is very slight surface wear, gilding is still bright, engraving exquisite.

A beautiful Georgian period piece.

Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1225302

Dealers Notes

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Description

Of exceptional quality and a rare collectors piece, this GEORGE III Silver Gilt Snuff box hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1816 by JOHN THROPP.

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The snuff box features a classic ‘curved pocket’ or ‘waistcoat’ form, shape to sit flush against the body.

Queens Antiques and Collectables

fig 1. EXQUISITE George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box JOHN THROPP Birmingham 1816 GEORGIAN — fig 1. Exquisite George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box John Thropp Birmingham 1816 Georgian

The lid is beautifully hand engraved with bright-cut floral and leafy scroll border set against a beautifully dense, hand-stippled background.

The central shaped cartouche features an elegant starburst shield which is vacant having never been monogrammed or personalised. The outer rims are finished with crisp geometric and arcaded border bands.

fig 2. EXQUISITE George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box JOHN THROPP Birmingham 1816 GEORGIAN — fig 2. Exquisite George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box John Thropp Birmingham 1816 Georgian

The interior has its original mirror like gold gilt wash and full set of hallmarks.

It truly is an exquisite piece. It does not look as if it has been used.

Measuring 6 cm x 4 cm x 1 cm and weighs 40.2 grams.

fig 3. EXQUISITE George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box JOHN THROPP Birmingham 1816 GEORGIAN — fig 3. Exquisite George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box John Thropp Birmingham 1816 Georgian

In excellent near mint antique condition for its 210 years, the hallmarks are very good, hinge working well , there is very slight surface wear, gilding is still bright, engraving exquisite.

A beautiful Georgian period piece.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1225302

About the Dealer

Queens Antiques and Collectables

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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