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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Snuff Box with Gilt Interior - 1900
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Snuff Box with Gilt Interior - 1900

1900 - 1920
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A Unusual Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Snuff Box richly decorated in high-relief with a pastoral garden scene to the lid. The central panel depicts a young woman with a watering can beside an urn and foliage, framed by elaborate rococo scrollwork.

The interior is finished in a warm gilt wash, a traditional feature used to protect contents and prevent tarnish transfer. Hallmarked for Chester, 1900. Marked ‘G.N, R.H’ for makers ‘George Nathan & Ridley Hayes’.

* Its compact size makes it ideal for a dressing table, desk drawer, or display shelf among other silver smalls!

Measurements:

Height: 1 3/4" (approx. 2cm)

Width: 2 1/2" (approx. 6.5cm)

Depth: 1 3/8" (approx. 3.5cm)

Silver weight: 46g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the 1900s.

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SA1237413
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KD53409
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A Unusual Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Snuff Box richly decorated in high-relief with a pastoral garden scene to the lid.
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The central panel depicts a young woman with a watering can beside an urn and foliage, framed by elaborate rococo scrollwork.
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fig 1. A rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box with intricate repousse relief work depicting a pastoral scene surrounded by floral scrollwork.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Snuff Box with Gilt Interior - 1900

The interior is finished in a warm gilt wash, a traditional feature used to protect contents and prevent tarnish transfer. Hallmarked for Chester, 1900. Marked ‘G.N, R.H’ for makers ‘George Nathan & Ridley Hayes’.

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box with intricate repousse relief work depicting a pastoral scene surrounded by floral scrollwork.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Snuff Box with Gilt Interior - 1900

Its compact size makes it ideal for a dressing table, desk drawer, or display shelf among other silver smalls!

Measurements:

Height: 1 3/4" (approx. 2cm)

Width: 2 1/2" (approx. 6.5cm)

Depth: 1 3/8" (approx. 3.5cm)

Silver weight: 46g

In good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237413
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53409
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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box with intricate repousse relief work depicting a pastoral scene surrounded by floral scrollwork.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Snuff Box With Gilt Interior - 1900
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse relief, Scrollwork, Floral motifs, Figural scene
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian sterling silver snuff box takes a rectangular form with a hinged lid and decorative side mouldings. The exterior displays a repoussé relief depicting a pastoral garden scene with a young woman, foliage, an urn, and rococo scrollwork. Hallmarks for Chester from 1900 appear alongside maker marks for George Nathan and Ridley Hayes, while a warm gold gilt wash finishes the interior. Measuring 2 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep, light surface wear marks the silver. In a contemporary home, this small box suits placement on an office desk or a dressing table to store small items. It functions well as a decorative desk accessory or shelf display alongside other antique silver pieces.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, snuff boxes were small pocket containers used to store pulverized tobacco leaves. Crafted as functional accessories and status symbols, these boxes were regularly executed in sterling silver and featured elaborate repousse or chased decoration.

These boxes were constructed from sterling silver sheets formed by hammering, stamping, or hand-chasing. Lids were secured with flush-fitting hinges, and interiors were frequently finished with a thin layer of gold wash, known as gilded interiors, to prevent the chemical reaction between silver and tobacco.

Authentic pieces carry British assay hallmarks stamped on both the body and the lid, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Weight, hinge alignment, and precise hand-worked detailing also distinguish genuine period examples from modern cast reproductions.

Small antique silver containers work well as decorative accents on curated surfaces such as office desks, bookshelves, or vanity trays. They can be placed alongside leather-bound books or stacked polished stone pieces to add texture and metallic contrast.

Clean the exterior gently using a soft, non-abrasive cotton cloth and specialized silver polish to retain highlights without stripping intentional dark oxidisation in raised areas. Avoid washing the interior with water or harsh chemicals to protect the delicate gold gilding.
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