Antique Solid Silver Novelty Snuff Box 1902

1900 - 1920

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Description

A very unusual solid sterling silver snuff box in the form of a royal baby in a rocking cradle.

Clearly hallmarked on the base and lid for London 1902, with the import marks for Singleton, Benda & Co Ltd. The original hallmark for JD Schleissner & Sohne, Hanau is also clear on the base.

This is a lovely piece with intricate detailing. The baby's pillow is plumped up, whilst the blanket features bright cut scroll work. The features on the face within the bonnet are crisp. The cradle itself has a basket effect on the side, overlaid with garlands and the ends show empty cartouches with crowns above.

The silver and the gilding inside the snuff box are in excellent condition. The hinge is good, although the lid seems slightly off centre when it is open. The cradle rocks gently.

Dimensions:

Silver weight: 59g

Length of Top: 5.5cm

Width of Top: 3cm

Height: 5.5cm to top of crown.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA413505

Dealers Internal Reference

C286

Description

A very unusual solid sterling silver snuff box in the form of a royal baby in a rocking cradle.

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Clearly hallmarked on the base and lid for London 1902, with the import marks for Singleton, Benda & Co Ltd.

The Silver Cabinet

The original hallmark for JD Schleissner & Sohne, Hanau is also clear on the base.

fig 1. Antique Solid Silver Novelty Snuff Box 1902

This is a lovely piece with intricate detailing. The baby's pillow is plumped up, whilst the blanket features bright cut scroll work. The features on the face within the bonnet are crisp. The cradle itself has a basket effect on the side, overlaid with garlands and the ends show empty cartouches with crowns above.

fig 2. Antique Solid Silver Novelty Snuff Box 1902

The silver and the gilding inside the snuff box are in excellent condition. The hinge is good, although the lid seems slightly off centre when it is open. The cradle rocks gently.

Dimensions:

Silver weight: 59g