Antique Silver Snuff Box - Recumbent Cow

19th century

Sold by The Silver Cabinet

Description

This wonderful solid sterling silver snuff box dates from the beginning of the reign of Queen Victoria.

It is hallmarked on the side for Sheffield 1838 and shows the duty mark as the head of William IV, as the marks had not yet been updated for the new queen. The maker's mark is for Henry Wilkinson & Co.

The cow's body is beautifully moulded in repose. The base opens to a well-gilded interior for snuff. There are a couple of dents (or they could be the shape of the cow) but they don't detract from a very unusual and collectable item.

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm

Width: 2.5cm

Height: 2cm

Weight: 19g

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer or cheque. A PayPal account is not needed - payment by credit or debit card can be made by pressing the ‘pay now’ button on the item page.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2cm (0.79")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA866685

Dealers Internal Reference

C636

Description

This wonderful solid sterling silver snuff box dates from the beginning of the reign of Queen Victoria.

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It is hallmarked on the side for Sheffield 1838 and shows the duty mark as the head of William IV, as the marks had not yet been updated for the new queen.

The Silver Cabinet

The maker's mark is for Henry Wilkinson & Co.

fig 1. Antique Silver Snuff Box - Recumbent Cow

The cow's body is beautifully moulded in repose. The base opens to a well-gilded interior for snuff. There are a couple of dents (or they could be the shape of the cow) but they don't detract from a very unusual and collectable item.

fig 2. Antique Silver Snuff Box - Recumbent Cow

Dimensions:

Length: 6cm

Width: 2.5cm

Height: 2cm

Weight: 19g

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer or cheque. A PayPal account is not needed - payment by credit or debit card can be made by pressing the ‘pay now’ button on the item page.