Exceptionally Fine Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1891

Name: Exceptionally Fine Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1891
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA914807
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

An exceptionally fine silver Snuff Box. Wonderfully tactile, the shape of the box is a curved rectangle producing a slightly convex outline. So lovely to hold in one's hand. The exterior of the box is beautifully engraved to both the front and back with an oval shaped vacant cartouche in the centre of the front. The lid of the box has a flush hidden hinge so to enhance the overall appearance. Inside the lovely original gilded finish is revealed, along with the hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1891 Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling silver and the silver maker's mark: Hilliard & Thomason

A superb item for a silver collector and in superb condition.

Hallmarks: Birmingham 1891 by Hilliard & Thomason

Measurements:

Width: 5.5 cm Depth: 3 cm Height: 1.2 cm Weight: 32.6 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

NJL36016

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.2cm (0.47")

Width

5.5cm (2.17")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA914807

Dealers Internal Reference

NJL36016

Dealers Notes

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Description

An exceptionally fine silver Snuff Box.

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Wonderfully tactile, the shape of the box is a curved rectangle producing a slightly convex outline.

Woodbridge Antiques

So lovely to hold in one's hand. The exterior of the box is beautifully engraved to both the front and back with an oval shaped vacant cartouche in the centre of the front. The lid of the box has a flush hidden hinge so to enhance the overall appearance. Inside the lovely original gilded finish is revealed, along with the hallmarks for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1891 Lion Passant indicating the finest sterling silver and the silver maker's mark: Hilliard & Thomason