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Large William IV Silver Gilt Snuff Box Thomas Shaw Birmingham 1836 (82.7g)
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Large William IV Silver Gilt Snuff Box Thomas Shaw Birmingham 1836 (82.7g)

19th century
Description

A fine quality and larger than usual WILLIAM IV Silver Gilt Snuff box hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1836 by THOMAS SHAW.

Oblong shaped with ribbed sides and engine turning to the lid and base. Initials engraved to the central cartouche.

The interior has a gilt wash and full set of hallmarks.

Measuring 8.5 cm x 3.8 cm x 1.8 cm and weighs a healthy 72.7 grams.

In very good antique condition, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well, gilding is still bright, engine turning very nice. Usual signs of wear commensurate of age and use.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this William IV Silver Snuff Box to the Regency era.

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Description
A fine quality and larger than usual WILLIAM IV Silver Gilt Snuff box hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1836 by THOMAS SHAW.

Oblong shaped with ribbed sides and engine turning to the lid and base. Initials engraved to the central cartouche.

fig 1. An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid.
fig 1. Large William IV Silver Gilt Snuff Box Thomas Shaw Birmingham 1836 (82.7g)

The interior has a gilt wash and full set of hallmarks.

Measuring 8.5 cm x 3.8 cm x 1.8 cm and weighs a healthy 72.7 grams.

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In very good antique condition, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well, gilding is still bright, engine turning very nice.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

Usual signs of wear commensurate of age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this William IV Silver Snuff Box to the Regency era.

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Archive I An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid.

Large WILLIAM IV Silver Gilt Snuff Box THOMAS SHAW Birmingham 1836 (82.7g)

Archive II An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid. View II
Archive III An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid. View III
Archive IV An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid. View IV
Archive V An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid. View V
Archive VI An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid. View VI
Archive VII An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid. View VII
Archive VIII An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid. View VIII
Archive IX An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid. View IX
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An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid.
Large WILLIAM IV Silver Gilt Snuff Box THOMAS SHAW Birmingham 1836 (82.7g)
Ref: SA1225492
An open rectangular William IV silver gilt snuff box featuring reeded side panels, chased borders, and clear silver hallmarks inside the gilded lid.
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Crafted between 1830 and 1837 during the reign of King William IV, these boxes feature sterling silver construction lined with a gold wash, known as silver gilt, to protect the metal from reaction with tobacco.

Silversmiths utilised hallmarked sterling silver, often finishing the exterior with reeded or engine-turned patterns and hand-chased floral borders. The interiors were gilded using mercury gilding techniques, and hinges were tightly fitted to keep contents dry.

Authentic pieces feature a set of official assay marks including the lion passant for sterling silver, the sovereign duty mark depicting the profile of William IV, a town mark such as the Birmingham anchor, a date letter, and the makers initials.

Small antique silver containers work well as decorative accents displayed flat on an office desk, arranged on a stack of books on a coffee table, or placed alongside fine desk accessories.

Silver gilt surfaces require gentle handling; avoid abrasive polishes that can wear away the thin layer of gold. Wipe clean with a dry microfibre cloth and store in a low-humidity environment.
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