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Unusual Victorian Silver Snuff Drawer
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Unusual Victorian Silver Snuff Drawer

19th century
Sold 18 October 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Unusual Victorian Silver Snuff Drawer” found a buyer.

It was listed by Sturmans Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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An unusual Victorian heavy quality solid silver snuff box with opening drawer to the side, hallmarked London 1879. Oblong form with rounded ends, one end with unusual pull out drawer, small incision to the top to aid opening and push to the opposite end to push the drawer forward. A short video of this item is available to view on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. The drawer pulling out to reveal a clean interior with lip to the front edge to prevent spills of the snuff when opening. Bears the makers mark for London silversmith Edward H Stockwell, along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Superb quality and beautifully made, presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Measures 2.5" long x 1.25" wide x 0.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1100196
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40278
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Description
An unusual Victorian heavy quality solid silver snuff box with opening drawer to the side, hallmarked London 1879.
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Oblong form with rounded ends, one end with unusual pull out drawer, small incision to the top to aid opening and push to the opposite end to push the drawer forward.
Sturmans Antiques

A short video of this item is available to view on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. The drawer pulling out to reveal a clean interior with lip to the front edge to prevent spills of the snuff when opening. Bears the makers mark for London silversmith Edward H Stockwell, along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Superb quality and beautifully made, presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Measures 2.5" long x 1.25" wide x 0.5" deep.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100196
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40278
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An open rectangular Victorian silver sliding box showing a polished metallic surface and interior hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open rectangular Victorian silver sliding box showing a polished metallic surface and interior hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Victorian Silver Snuff Drawer

Archive II An open rectangular Victorian silver sliding box showing a polished metallic surface and interior hallmarks. View II
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Archive IV An open rectangular Victorian silver sliding box showing a polished metallic surface and interior hallmarks. View IV
Archive V An open rectangular Victorian silver sliding box showing a polished metallic surface and interior hallmarks. View V
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
For Sale
180
Sold
10,946
An open rectangular Victorian silver sliding box showing a polished metallic surface and interior hallmarks.
Unusual Victorian Silver Snuff Drawer
Ref: SA1100196
An open rectangular Victorian silver sliding box showing a polished metallic surface and interior hallmarks.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSliding mechanism, Hallmarked interior, Polished finish, Curved edges
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

Victorian snuff boxes were popular pocket accessories used during the 19th century to hold ground tobacco, often featuring intricate metalwork and hallmarks reflecting the periods manufacturing standards.

These items were typically constructed from sterling silver, sometimes featuring gilded interiors known as vermeil, alongside other metals like brass or pewter depending on the maker.

Authentic pieces are identified by inspecting the hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the makers mark, standard mark for silver purity, assay office, and date letter.

These small objects integrate well into modern spaces when displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk as part of a curated collection of small curiosities.

Preservation involves storing pieces in dry conditions and gently cleaning them with a microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive polishes that can wear down the historical hallmarks and metal surface.
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