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ANTIQUE #SA914807

Exceptionally Fine Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1891

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

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
 
 
 
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Antique SA914807 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
   The Victorian Era   
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD