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Early Victorian Silver Gilt Snuff Box Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1842
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Early Victorian Silver Gilt Snuff Box Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1842

19th century
Sold 8 October 2026 · Queens Antiques and Collectables
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A larger than usual and very elegant EARLY VICTORIAN Silver Gilt Snuff box hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1842 by NATHANIEL MILLS.

Featuring a distinctive four-lobed, shaped-rectangular form with “pinch-waisted” Scalloped sides.

The exterior is beautifully engraved with Acanthus leaf and scrolling foliate motifs.

Very faded/rubbed initials engraved to the central cartouche.

The interior has a gilt wash and full set of hallmarks. Opens via a tight, flush-fitting hinge.

Measuring 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm and weighs 47.8 grams.

In very good antique condition, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well, gilding is still bright, the hand engraving remains crisp, small signs of wear commensurate of age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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Description
A larger than usual and very elegant EARLY VICTORIAN Silver Gilt Snuff box hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1842 by NATHANIEL MILLS.

Featuring a distinctive four-lobed, shaped-rectangular form with “pinch-waisted” Scalloped sides.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box featuring intricate floral scroll engraving and a shaped outline.
fig 1. Early Victorian Silver Gilt Snuff Box Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1842

The exterior is beautifully engraved with Acanthus leaf and scrolling foliate motifs.

Very faded/rubbed initials engraved to the central cartouche.

The interior has a gilt wash and full set of hallmarks. Opens via a tight, flush-fitting hinge.

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box featuring intricate floral scroll engraving and a shaped outline.
fig 2. Early Victorian Silver Gilt Snuff Box Nathaniel Mills Birmingham 1842

Measuring 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm and weighs 47.8 grams.

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In very good antique condition, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well, gilding is still bright, the hand engraving remains crisp, small signs of wear commensurate of age and use.
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Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box featuring intricate floral scroll engraving and a shaped outline.
EARLY VICTORIAN Silver Gilt Snuff Box NATHANIEL MILLS Birmingham 1842
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A rectangular Victorian sterling silver snuff box featuring intricate floral scroll engraving and a shaped outline.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate scrollwork, Shaped rim, Engine turning, Central cartouche

This early Victorian silver gilt snuff box originates from Birmingham in 1842 by maker Nathaniel Mills, rendered in sterling silver with a silver colour finish. The exterior has a four-lobed, shaped-rectangular form with scalloped sides, covered in hand-engraved acanthus leaf and scrolling foliate motifs, alongside a central cartouche bearing faded initials and a tight flush-fitting hinge. Visible details include crisp hand engraving, a silver body showing small signs of age and wear, and a reflective polished metallic surface. Measuring 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm and weighing 47.8 grams, the object works well for display and storage on an office desk or library table in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

A Victorian silver snuff box is a small, hinged container crafted from sterling silver, popular during the nineteenth century for carrying powdered tobacco.

These boxes were typically constructed from silver sheets, featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, engine-turned decoration, and gilt interiors to prevent chemical reactions with tobacco.

Authentic pieces carry official British assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a date letter, a town mark, and a makers mark.

Small silver boxes function well as decorative desktop accoutrements, display cabinet accent pieces, or vanity table storage for fine jewellery.

Clean silver gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that might wear down delicate gilt lining or hand-engraved details.
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