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A Victorian Oval Tortoiseshell and Gold Snuff Box C.1900
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A Victorian Oval Tortoiseshell and Gold Snuff Box C.1900

19th century
Sold 16 September 2024 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A very smart and decorative oval tortoiseshell and gold snuff box. It has a hinged lid with the top and base inlaid in the centre with a foliate engraved gold reserve. There is a small bruise to the side of the central gold cartouche, which appears under the tortoiseshell. The edge of the lid also has a tiny chip. Where the lid opens there is a scrolled gold closure. It is in good condition overall.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Tortoiseshell and Gold Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

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9cm (3.54")
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SA972064
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A very smart and decorative oval tortoiseshell and gold snuff box. It has a hinged lid with the top and base inlaid in the centre with a foliate engraved gold reserve.
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There is a small bruise to the side of the central gold cartouche, which appears under the tortoiseshell.
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

The edge of the lid also has a tiny chip. Where the lid opens there is a scrolled gold closure. It is in good condition overall.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Tortoiseshell and Gold Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Width
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA972064
Dealers Internal Ref
CAJ
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012
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An oval tortoiseshell snuff box featuring dark mottled brown tones and embellished with engraved gold mounts on the lid and clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval tortoiseshell snuff box featuring dark mottled brown tones and embellished with engraved gold mounts on the lid and clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Victorian Oval Tortoiseshell and Gold Snuff Box C.1900

Archive II An oval tortoiseshell snuff box featuring dark mottled brown tones and embellished with engraved gold mounts on the lid and clasp. View II
Archive III An oval tortoiseshell snuff box featuring dark mottled brown tones and embellished with engraved gold mounts on the lid and clasp. View III
Archive IV An oval tortoiseshell snuff box featuring dark mottled brown tones and embellished with engraved gold mounts on the lid and clasp. View IV
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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 07860 158 955
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Dorking
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gillcoe
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 54
Items Sold 139
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An oval tortoiseshell snuff box featuring dark mottled brown tones and embellished with engraved gold mounts on the lid and clasp.
A Victorian Oval Tortoiseshell and Gold Snuff Box c.1900
Ref: SA972064
An oval tortoiseshell snuff box featuring dark mottled brown tones and embellished with engraved gold mounts on the lid and clasp.
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  • ObjectBoxes and Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Gold
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOval form, Engraved gold cartouche, Decorative metal clasp
  • SizeW 9 cm (4 in)

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Snuff boxes crafted from tortoiseshell became popular in the 17th and 18th centuries as snuff-taking developed into a fashionable social ritual among the elite. These containers were designed to keep finely ground tobacco dry and fresh.

Authentic period pieces were constructed using genuine hawksbill turtle shell, often bonded to a supporting frame of horn, wood, or metal, and embellished with gold, silver, or jewelled mounts.

Authenticity can be determined by examining the natural mottling patterns, warm tactile quality, and organic imperfections of the shell under magnification, alongside period-appropriate hinge mechanisms and metalwork techniques.

Such pieces function well as decorative objects when displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece, often placed atop a stack of books or inside a glass cabinet to highlight their craftsmanship.

Tortoiseshell is sensitive to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, and low humidity, which can cause warping or cracking. Items should be kept in stable indoor environments and cleaned only with a soft, dry cloth.
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