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George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box Cornelius Bland London 1795 Isle of Man Crest Manx
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George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box Cornelius Bland London 1795 Isle of Man Crest Manx

18th century
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An absolutely stunning and rare 18th Century GEORGE III Heavy Gauge Silver Gilt Snuff box by renowned maker CORNELIUS BLAND, LONDON 1795.

The cartouche on the lid has the TRISKELION (Three legs of Man) wrapped inside a circular border. The text within reads “QUOCUNQUE JECERIS STABIT” which translates to “Whichever way you throw it, it will stand”. The historic national motto of the ISLE OF MAN.

Measuring 9 cm x 3 cm x 2.5 cm and weighs 76.9 grams.

In excellent antique condition for its 231 years, the hallmarks are very good, hinge working well , there is slight surface wear, gilding is still bright, engraving a little rubbed but still good, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use. It looks barely used.

A beautiful Georgian period piece and with the MANX connection a really rare item.

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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 and rare 18th Century GEORGE III Heavy Gauge Silver Gilt Snuff box by renowned maker CORNELIUS BLAND, LONDON 1795.

The cartouche on the lid has the TRISKELION (Three legs of Man) wrapped inside a circular border.

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The text within reads “QUOCUNQUE JECERIS STABIT” which translates to “Whichever way you throw it, it will stand”.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

The historic national motto of the ISLE OF MAN.

fig 1. An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest.
fig 1. George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box Cornelius Bland London 1795 Isle of Man Crest Manx

Measuring 9 cm x 3 cm x 2.5 cm and weighs 76.9 grams.

In excellent antique condition for its 231 years, the hallmarks are very good, hinge working well , there is slight surface wear, gilding is still bright, engraving a little rubbed but still good, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use. It looks barely used.

A beautiful Georgian period piece and with the MANX connection a really rare item.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Archive I An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest.

George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box Cornelius Bland London 1795 Isle of Man Crest Manx

Archive II An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View II
Archive III An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View III
Archive IV An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View IV
Archive V An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View V
Archive VI An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View VI
Archive VII An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View VII
Archive VIII An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View VIII
Archive IX An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View IX
Archive X An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View X
Archive XI An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View XI
Archive XII An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View XII
Archive XIII An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest. View XIII
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An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest.
George III Silver Gilt Snuff Box CORNELIUS BLAND London 1795 ISLE OF MAN CREST MANX
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An elongated Georgian sterling silver snuff box with rounded ends, engraved on the lid with the Isle of Man triskelion crest.
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A Georgian silver snuff box is a small, hinged container manufactured in Great Britain between 1714 and 1830, specifically designed for holding powdered tobacco. These boxes were personal pocket items crafted by silversmiths using hallmarked sterling silver, often featuring engraved family crests or emblems.

Eighteenth-century snuff boxes were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, often featuring interior gilding to protect the metal from oxidisation caused by damp tobacco. Additional materials of the period included gold, tortoise shell, mother-of-pearl, and enamel work.

Authentic George III silver items bear official British hallmark series stamped into the metal, including the monarchs profile duty mark, the makers mark, the sterling lion passant, a town mark such as the London leopard head, and a specific date letter.

Small antique silver boxes serve as functional desk accessories, paperweights, or display pieces within curated tray arrangements. Placing silver objects on dark timber surfaces or alongside leather-bound books highlights the polished metal finish and engraved historical details.

Silver gilt items require gentle cleaning with a soft, dry cotton cloth to prevent wearing away the thin layer of gold wash. Chemical polishes and abrasive creams should be avoided on gilt interiors, whilst mild silver foam can be lightly applied to outer silver surfaces if tarnish occurs.
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