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George III Bright-cut Silver Gilt Snuff Box John Shaw Birmingham 1809
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George III Bright-cut Silver Gilt Snuff Box John Shaw Birmingham 1809

18th century
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A beautifully engraved GEORGE III Silver Gilt SNUFF BOX hallmarked for Birmingham 1809 by JOHN SHAW.

Rectangular form with rounded corners. The lid and the base feature Bright-cut engraving with Foliate Trelliswork pattern and a repeating geometric grid of connected ovals encasing stylised four leaf clovers. The curved sides are engraved with diagonal cross hatched border. Gold washed interior and hidden hinge. Initials engraved to central cartouche.

Measuring 6.5 cm x 4 cm x 1.5 cm and weighs 45.5 grams.

In excellent antique condition for its 200+ years, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well , there is slight surface wear , gilding is a little faded, engraving is very good, a few small dings to the corners and edges, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use.

A beautiful Georgian period piece.

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

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A beautifully engraved GEORGE III Silver Gilt SNUFF BOX hallmarked for Birmingham 1809 by JOHN SHAW.

Rectangular form with rounded corners.

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The lid and the base feature Bright-cut engraving with Foliate Trelliswork pattern and a repeating geometric grid of connected ovals encasing stylised four leaf clovers.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

The curved sides are engraved with diagonal cross hatched border. Gold washed interior and hidden hinge. Initials engraved to central cartouche.

fig 1. A small rectangular George III sterling silver snuff box with bright-cut floral engraving and a central oval cartouche.
fig 1. George III Bright-cut Silver Gilt Snuff Box John Shaw Birmingham 1809

Measuring 6.5 cm x 4 cm x 1.5 cm and weighs 45.5 grams.

In excellent antique condition for its 200+ years, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well , there is slight surface wear , gilding is a little faded, engraving is very good, a few small dings to the corners and edges, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use.

A beautiful Georgian period piece.

Date of Manufacture

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

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Specialising in georgian & later high quality silver pieces.

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A small rectangular George III sterling silver snuff box with bright-cut floral engraving and a central oval cartouche.
George III BRIGHT-CUT Silver Gilt Snuff Box JOHN SHAW Birmingham 1809
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A small rectangular George III sterling silver snuff box with bright-cut floral engraving and a central oval cartouche.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBright-cut engraving, Floral pattern, Central oval cartouche

This Georgian snuff box is a small rectangular sterling silver and silver gilt container with rounded corners, measuring 6.5 cm x 4 cm x 1.5 cm. The lid displays a bright-cut foliate trelliswork pattern, a repeating geometric grid of connected ovals encasing stylised four-leaf clovers, and a central oval cartouche with engraved initials. The curved sides include a diagonal cross-hatched border. The item has a gold-washed interior, a hidden hinge, and surface wear including slightly faded gilding and small dings to the corners and edges. Place this piece on an office desk in a gentleman's library setting to store small items. The silver material reflects light, while the interior retains its gold-washed finish. The exterior decoration covers the lid and base, complemented by the patterned borders along the sides.

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During the Georgian era, taking snuff was a widespread social custom among the upper and middle classes. Pocket-sized snuff boxes were designed as functional accessories and personal status symbols, reflecting the craftsmanship and design trends of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Georgian snuff boxes were primarily constructed from sterling silver, often featuring gold-washed interior gilding to prevent corrosion from the damp tobacco. Decorative techniques included bright-cut engraving, engine turning, chasing, and hand-repousse work.

Authentic British silver from this period bears a set of official hallmarks: the lion passant for sterling silver, the town mark (such as an anchor for Birmingham), a date letter, a makers mark (such as initials), and the monarchs duty mark depicting King George III in profile.

Small antique silver boxes are ideal for styling as decorative accents on a desk, bookshelf, or sideboard tray. They function well as individual display pieces within a glass vitrine or as functional containers for small items on a dressing table.

Clean silver gilt using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth to wipe away surface dust and oils. Avoid abrasive silver polishes and dipping chemicals, as these can strip thin layers of gold gilding and wear down fine bright-cut engraving over time.
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