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Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-open) - Chester 1905
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Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-open) - Chester 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

A stunning EDWARDIAN SOLID SILVER SNUFF BOX made by John Millward Banks and assayed in Chester in 1905.

Of circular form with superb machine turned decoration to the lid and base, this lovely snuff box has a squeeze action to open the lid.

The snuff box is free from any added inscriptions, monograms or engravings but does have a blank cartouche on the lid that could be used to personalise this unusual piece. The interior of the box retains some of the original gilt coating.

In excellent condition and in full working order this unusual and superb snuff box would make a lovely gift or would add to any collection.

Condition:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and there are no repairs.

There are NO dents or dinks - unusual for a piece of this age.

Fully Hallmarked English Sterling Silver.

Dimensions:

Diameter - 2.5" / Height - 1.0"

Diameter - 63mm / Height - 25mm

Weight - 68gm

If you require any further information please contact us or visit our web site at: www.silverantiques.online

Shipping:

UK: --------------------------------- £8.00 (Special Delivery Next Day)

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Silver Antiques Online has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA574474
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SB_1711905
Dealers Notes

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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
A stunning EDWARDIAN SOLID SILVER SNUFF BOX made by John Millward Banks and assayed in Chester in 1905.
Of circular form with superb machine turned decoration to the lid and base, this lovely snuff box has a squeeze action to open the lid.
Silver Antiques Online
fig 1. Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-Open) - Chester 1905
fig 1. Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-open) - Chester 1905

The snuff box is free from any added inscriptions, monograms or engravings but does have a blank cartouche on the lid that could be used to personalise this unusual piece. The interior of the box retains some of the original gilt coating.

fig 2. Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-Open) - Chester 1905
fig 2. Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-open) - Chester 1905

In excellent condition and in full working order this unusual and superb snuff box would make a lovely gift or would add to any collection.

Condition:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and there are no repairs.

fig 3. Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-Open) - Chester 1905
fig 3. Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-open) - Chester 1905

There are NO dents or dinks - unusual for a piece of this age.

Fully Hallmarked English Sterling Silver.

Dimensions:

Diameter - 2.5" / Height - 1.0"

Diameter - 63mm / Height - 25mm

Weight - 68gm

If you require any further information please contact us or visit our web site at: www.silverantiques.online

fig 4. Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-Open) - Chester 1905
fig 4. Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-open) - Chester 1905

Shipping:

UK: --------------------------------- £8.00 (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £12.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £25.00 (DHL Express)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £35.00 (DHL Express)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA574474
Dealers Internal Ref
SB_1711905
Silver Antiques Online
Silver Antiques Online
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Antique Silver Snuff Box (Squeeze-to-Open) - Chester 1905
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