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Silver Snuff Box
Devonshire Antiques
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Devonshire Antiques

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Silver Snuff Box

19th century
Description

An oval shaped Dutch silver snuff box circa 1880, depicting scenes of children playing with a dog . Rococo style scrolling around the top and sides . Dutch hall mark to the base .

9cm width

6cm length

2.5 cm depth

£120

Contact. 07970119030

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

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SA883283
Description
An oval shaped Dutch silver snuff box circa 1880, depicting scenes of children playing with a dog . Rococo style scrolling around the top and sides . Dutch hall mark to the base .

9cm width

6cm length

2.5 cm depth

£120

Contact. 07970119030

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA883283
Devonshire Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
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Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

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An oval silver snuff box featuring a raised relief depiction of two cherubs and a dog enclosed by scrollwork motifs on the lid.
Silver snuff box
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An oval silver snuff box featuring a raised relief depiction of two cherubs and a dog enclosed by scrollwork motifs on the lid.
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Snuff boxes were pocket-sized containers used primarily during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to hold powdered tobacco, known as snuff. Crafted from precious metals such as silver, they served both functional storage purposes and as social status symbols.

Silversmiths frequently used repousse and chasing techniques to create raised figurative reliefs, scrollwork, and classical motifs on the lid and body of the box. Casting and engraving were also employed to add finer details and decorative borders.

Authentic examples typically display hallmarks, assay marks, or makers marks stamped inside the lid, rim, or base. Inspecting the precise construction of the flush hinge and assessing natural wear on high-relief areas also assists in verification.

Small decorative silver boxes can be placed on a stack of art books, displayed inside a glass cabinet, or arranged on a tray atop a console table alongside complementary metal object collections.

Clean the metal using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated for antiques. Avoid abrasive materials that can strip detailing, and store the object in a dry environment to minimise oxidisation.
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