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Antique Edwardian Silver Novelty Snuff Box
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Antique Edwardian Silver Novelty Snuff Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely example of a piece of Edwardian whimsy! A solid sterling silver snuff box in the form of a baby in a cradle.

The box is hallmarked for London 1902 and carries the marks for importer SIngleton, Benda & Co Ltd. The silversmiths were JD Schleissner & Son in Hanau, Germany.

The box is cast and chased in relief as a child in a cradle with a coronet. The lid is hinged and the interior gilded.

Dimensions:

Length: 5.5cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 5.5cm

Silver Weight: 59g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are included in the UK. Overseas buyers please email for postage costs, thank you.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Edwardian Silver Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA739311
Dealers Internal Reference
C286
Description
A lovely example of a piece of Edwardian whimsy! A solid sterling silver snuff box in the form of a baby in a cradle.

The box is hallmarked for London 1902 and carries the marks for importer SIngleton, Benda & Co Ltd. The silversmiths were JD Schleissner & Son in Hanau, Germany.

fig 1. An Edwardian silver novelty snuff box crafted in the form of a miniature wicker cradle with a sleeping infant figure on the hinged lid.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Silver Novelty Snuff Box

The box is cast and chased in relief as a child in a cradle with a coronet. The lid is hinged and the interior gilded.

Dimensions:

Length: 5.5cm

Width: 3cm

Height: 5.5cm

Silver Weight: 59g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are included in the UK. Overseas buyers please email for postage costs, thank you.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Edwardian Silver Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA739311
Dealers Internal Ref
C286
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Archive I An Edwardian silver novelty snuff box crafted in the form of a miniature wicker cradle with a sleeping infant figure on the hinged lid.

Antique Edwardian Silver Novelty Snuff Box

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An Edwardian silver novelty snuff box crafted in the form of a miniature wicker cradle with a sleeping infant figure on the hinged lid.
Antique Edwardian Silver Novelty Snuff Box
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An Edwardian silver novelty snuff box crafted in the form of a miniature wicker cradle with a sleeping infant figure on the hinged lid.
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Popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, novelty silver snuff boxes were miniature containers crafted in decorative or figurative shapes, such as furniture or everyday objects, designed to hold powdered tobacco.

These boxes were typically cast or chased from sterling silver, featuring detailed relief work, hinged lids with miniature pin hinges, and frequently gilded interiors designed to prevent corrosion from moist tobacco.

Authentic British pieces feature official assay hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling purity, a town mark, a date letter corresponding to the Edwardian period (19011910), and a registered makers mark.

Small novelty silver items can be displayed on a dark wooden desk, arranged inside a glass cabinet, or styled on a marble sideboard top as part of a curated collection of antique curiosities.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and polish occasionally using a specialised silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, dip liquids, or water immersion that could damage inner gilding or delicate hinges.
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