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An Attractive Victorian Silver Snuff Box
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An Attractive Victorian Silver Snuff Box

19th century
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This is a pretty little silver snuff or trinket box made by Horton and Allday, Birmingham, in 1889. Of oval form and with pie-crust edging to both lid and base the interior is lightly gilded. It has swirling, fluted, repousse decoration to the lid and helical styling to the base giving an overall impression of dynamism and tactility. The central cartouche is blank. There are no engraved personal initials or monograms and there never have been. The long hinge is robust and the box closes well. Hallmarks to the base are clear. In all, this is a desirable, collectable piece, in very good antique condition, with no wear holes, other damage or repairs.

Length: 9cm (3.6 inches)

Width: 4.5cm (1.75 inches)

Height: 3.2cm (1.3 inches)

Weight: 50 grams.

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Lantern Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the 1890s.

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SA927333
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A0279
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This is a pretty little silver snuff or trinket box made by Horton and Allday, Birmingham, in 1889. Of oval form and with pie-crust edging to both lid and base the interior is lightly gilded.
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It has swirling, fluted, repousse decoration to the lid and helical styling to the base giving an overall impression of dynamism and tactility.
Lantern Antiques

The central cartouche is blank. There are no engraved personal initials or monograms and there never have been. The long hinge is robust and the box closes well. Hallmarks to the base are clear. In all, this is a desirable, collectable piece, in very good antique condition, with no wear holes, other damage or repairs.

Length: 9cm (3.6 inches)

Width: 4.5cm (1.75 inches)

Height: 3.2cm (1.3 inches)

Weight: 50 grams.

Date of Manufacture

Lantern Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Snuff Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA927333
Dealers Internal Ref
A0279
Lantern Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020
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An oval Victorian sterling silver snuff box shown open, featuring diagonal fluted reeding, a scalloped base, and a gilded interior.
An Attractive Victorian Silver Snuff Box
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A Victorian silver snuff box is a pocket-sized container crafted from sterling silver during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), designed to store finely ground tobacco. These items often feature detailed hand engraving, repousse work, and gilded interiors to protect the metal from chemical corrosion caused by the moisture in tobacco.

Victorian snuff boxes were predominantly constructed from solid sterling silver, frequently featuring a gold-wash or gilding on the interior surface. Additional materials incorporated into elaborate designs of the period included tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, horn, and inlaid enamel.

Authentic British Victorian silver boxes feature full hallmark sets struck into the interior lid, base, or rim. These hallmarks include the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark indicating the assay office, a date letter, and a makers mark.

An antique silver box can be styled as a refined tabletop accessory on a writing desk, coffee table, or bookshelf. It serves as an elegant vessel for holding small daily items such as paperclips, jewellery, or keepsake items.

The exterior silver surface should be gently polished using a dry, soft silver cloth to remove oxidisation without wearing down detailed chasing. The gilded interior requires minimal intervention and should only be dusted with a microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip thin gold plating.
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