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Exquisite Georgian Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1812
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Exquisite Georgian Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1812

18th century
Description

This charming George III curved silver snuff box was made in Birmingham 1812 by the toy makers* Joseph Willmore. Of rounded rectangular form, the flush cover bright-engraved with an acorn wreath surrounding an initialled oval reserve, the back and sides with prick-dot decorations. The beautifully executed flush hinged cover opening to reveal the original pale gilt interior.

* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.

Hallmarks:

I.W for Joseph Willmore

Duty mark.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Date letter "o" for 1812.

Condition:

Very good.

Front and back and sides in very good condition.

Interior gilding in good condition.

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239672
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT89
Description
This charming George III curved silver snuff box was made in Birmingham 1812 by the toy makers* Joseph Willmore.
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Of rounded rectangular form, the flush cover bright-engraved with an acorn wreath surrounding an initialled oval reserve, the back and sides with prick-dot decorations.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The beautifully executed flush hinged cover opening to reveal the original pale gilt interior.

fig 1. A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile.
fig 1. Exquisite Georgian Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1812

From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.

fig 2. A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile.
fig 2. Exquisite Georgian Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1812

Hallmarks:

I.W for Joseph Willmore

Duty mark.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Date letter "o" for 1812.

Condition:

Very good.

Front and back and sides in very good condition.

Interior gilding in good condition.

fig 3. A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile.
fig 3. Exquisite Georgian Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1812

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 4. A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile.
fig 4. Exquisite Georgian Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1812

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Snuff Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239672
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT89
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile.

Exquisite Georgian Silver Snuff Box by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1812

Archive II A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile. View II
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Archive IV A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile. View IV
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A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile.
EXQUISITE GEORGIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX BY JOSEPH WILLMORE, BIRMINGHAM 1812
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A rectangular Georgian sterling silver snuff box featuring hand-engraved oak leaf motifs, a central monogram cartouche, and a curved profile.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOak leaf engraving, Central cartouche, Curved profile, Flush hinge
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Georgian sterling silver snuff box comes from Birmingham 1812 by Joseph Willmore. The piece has a rounded rectangular form with a curved profile and a flush hinged cover. The bright-engraved decoration on the cover shows an acorn and oak leaf wreath surrounding an initialled oval central cartouche. The back, sides, and base display prick-dot borders, alongside textured engraving patterns and visible hinge joinery at the top left edge. Inside, the original pale gilt interior remains intact alongside standard Birmingham assay hallmarks. Measuring 1 cm high by 6 cm wide and 4.5 cm deep, this item fits small storage roles in a traditional interior. Placed on an office desk, a library table, or a display cabinet, it stores small personal items while serving as a decorative collector's piece. The reflective metallic surface catches ambient light, suiting surface display settings.

FAQs

A Georgian silver snuff box is a small, hinged container crafted from solid silver during the reign of Kings George I through George IV (17141830), designed specifically to hold powdered tobacco.

These boxes were hand-crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as hand-engraving, engine turning, and bright cutting, featuring tightly fitted flush hinges to preserve contents.

Authenticity is identified by official British hallmark stamps, which include the makers mark, the duty mark, the fineness mark, the assay town mark, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of manufacture.

Small silver boxes can be displayed on a desk, coffee table tray, or bookshelf alongside books and decorative objects to add metal texture and reflective depth.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals or full immersion in water to protect fine engravings and internal gilding.
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