It was listed by Mark Seabrook Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
...to one being open,.... a small pinch of snuff .... to two holes open....a generous pinch, if you really liked the recipient. This fine box is engraved with the owners name .... H. Harris and where he came from..Dartford....and the date...1880...I have not been lucky enough to have that before on a "misers" snuff box....in excellent condition.
English. C1880.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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Antique Metalware Single 19thc Misers Snuff Box - H. Harris - Dartford - 1880-90.
