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Georgian Brass Navette Shaped Table Snuff Box
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Georgian Brass Navette Shaped Table Snuff Box

18th century
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A good Georgian solid brass navette shaped table snuff box, with hinged lid. Super quality; excellent weight and condition with pleasing patina.

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William Rand Antiques has dated this Brass Table Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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A good Georgian solid brass navette shaped table snuff box, with hinged lid. Super quality; excellent weight and condition with pleasing patina.
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William Rand Antiques has dated this Brass Table Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

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Georgian Brass Navette Shaped Table Snuff Box

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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
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3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
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William Rand Antiques
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A Georgian navette-shaped brass table snuff box with a central hinged lid elevated on a circular pedestal foot.
Georgian Brass Navette Shaped Table Snuff Box
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A Georgian navette-shaped brass table snuff box with a central hinged lid elevated on a circular pedestal foot.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Caddies
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsNavette shape, Pedestal foot, Hinged twin lids, Tubular hinge

An exceptional Georgian table snuff box takes a navette shape in solid brass, exhibiting a warm gold colour and a pleasing patina across its polished surfaces. The design incorporates a flared circular pedestal foot, a central tubular hinge dividing the top, and twin hinged lids that meet neatly along the spine. Subtle surface variations and soft wear marks attest to its age and long history of use on a gentleman's desk or library table. Measuring 18 cm in length, the piece provides a compact yet substantial vessel for holding snuff or small desk accessories. Today, the box serves as a striking decorative accent or a practical container in a study, home office, or living space. Its clean lines and gleaming metallic finish complement both traditional and modern interiors alike. Placed upon a desk, mantelpiece, or side table, it introduces historic character and functional elegance without overwhelming surrounding furnishings. The sturdy brass construction ensures it remains robust and stable for everyday display and handling.

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A table snuff box is a larger container designed to rest on a tabletop or desk, holding communal snuff rather than being carried in a pocket. The navette shape, resembling a small boat or ellipse with pointed ends, became popular during the late 18th century as part of the Neoclassical design movement.

Georgian table snuff boxes were frequently constructed from cast brass, silver, tortoiseshell, or copper alloys. Metal examples often feature turned pedestal bases, seam-welded joints, and integrated tubular hinges designed to withstand frequent daily opening.

Authentic Georgian brass boxes typically display irregular hand-finished seams, hand-cut hinges, and signs of period hand-tooling. The weight of heavy cast brass and natural oxidation within interior crevices are key indicators of original construction.

A Georgian brass snuff box functions as a refined accent piece when displayed on an office desk, styled atop a stack of books, or arranged on a mantelpiece. Pairing warm brass metalware with dark timber, marble, or leather creates contrast in contemporary settings.

To preserve historic patination, dust the item regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid abrasive polishes that remove natural surface tone. If protection is necessary, light applications of specialized microcrystalline wax will guard the metal against moisture and tarnishing.
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