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Antique Silver Novelty Pill Box - Snipe
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Antique Silver Novelty Pill Box - Snipe

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a beautiful antique sterling silver pill box, fashioned as a wading bird.

He carries import marks for Chester 1902, with the importer's stamp for Berthold Muller. The head pulls off to reveal a partial hallmark. As befits a piece of this quality, the hallmarks are hidden away, underneath the neck. He stands proudly and the detailing of the body is fantastic. The silver is in excellent condition.

I am no bird expert and have described it as a snipe. I think the neck is too thin for a woodcock and the legs not long enough for a curlew, but I am happy to be corrected!

Dimensions:

Weight: 24g

Length: 5.5cm

Height: 3.5cm

Width: 2cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

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The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Snipe Pill Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1232967
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C875
Description
This is a beautiful antique sterling silver pill box, fashioned as a wading bird.

He carries import marks for Chester 1902, with the importer's stamp for Berthold Muller. The head pulls off to reveal a partial hallmark. As befits a piece of this quality, the hallmarks are hidden away, underneath the neck. He stands proudly and the detailing of the body is fantastic. The silver is in excellent condition.

I am no bird expert and have described it as a snipe.

“
I think the neck is too thin for a woodcock and the legs not long enough for a curlew, but I am happy to be corrected!.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak.
fig 1. Antique Silver Novelty Pill Box - Snipe

Dimensions:

Weight: 24g

Length: 5.5cm

Height: 3.5cm

Width: 2cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Snipe Pill Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232967
Dealers Internal Ref
C875
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Archive I A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak.

Antique Silver Novelty Pill Box - Snipe

Archive II A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak. View II
Archive III A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak. View III
Archive IV A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak. View IV
Archive V A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak. View V
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Archive VII A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak. View VII
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A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak.
Antique Silver Novelty Pill Box - Snipe
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A small silver novelty box sculpted in the form of a standing snipe bird with detailed feather texturing and a long beak.
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A silver novelty box is a small, functional container crafted into whimsical or naturalistic shapes, such as animals, birds, or everyday items, which became widely popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

These items are typically crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, utilizing techniques such as casting, chasing, and engraving to produce detailed textures imitating fur, feathers, or fabrics.

Authenticity is verified through stamped hallmarks indicating silver purity, city marks, and maker marks, alongside fine hand-chased detailing and appropriate signs of light historical friction near seams and hinges.

Small novelty items are best styled as subtle decorative accents on an office desk, a dressing table tray, or integrated into a curated display on bookshelf stacks.

Gently polish the surface using a soft microfibre cloth and a specialized silver polishing compound, taking care around delicate joints and avoiding complete submersion in water.
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