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A Small Superb and Delightful Waistcoat Pocket Oval Snuff Box
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A Small Superb and Delightful Waistcoat Pocket Oval Snuff Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A very fine and delightful waistcoat pocket oval snuff box in silver and niello or enamel signed M.S with a foreign hall mark

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4.8cm (1.89")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Silver Inlaid Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1114891
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Description
A very fine and delightful waistcoat pocket oval snuff box in silver and niello or enamel signed M.S with a foreign hall mark
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4.8cm (1.89")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Silver Inlaid Snuff Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1114891
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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Archive I An oval silver-inlaid pocket snuff box featuring a foliage pattern and a central plain oval cartouche on the lid.

A Small Superb and Delightful Waistcoat Pocket Oval Snuff Box

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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An oval silver-inlaid pocket snuff box featuring a foliage pattern and a central plain oval cartouche on the lid.
A small superb and delightful waistcoat pocket oval snuff box
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An oval silver-inlaid pocket snuff box featuring a foliage pattern and a central plain oval cartouche on the lid.
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  • ObjectSnuff Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Darkened Metal, Gilding
  • ColourSilver and Black
  • MotifsIvy leaf inlay, Central oval cartouche, Hinged lid, Oval form
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 4.8 cm (2 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian gentleman's library waistcoat pocket oval snuff box provides a compact repository for tobacco. Formed in an oval shape, the piece displays a silver and black colour palette with a dark finish accented by bright metal inlay. The hinged lid features an intricate pattern of ivy leaf decoration surrounding a smooth central plain oval cartouche, while the curved body shares the same botanical motif. The polished metal shows fine surface scratches and wear consistent with age and handling. Measuring 2 cm high, 4.8 cm wide and 3.5 cm deep, the item is designed for easy portability or display. Positioned on an office desk, the box serves as a functional desk accessory or a decorative collectible holding small personal items.

FAQs

Pocket snuff boxes were designed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to carry finely ground tobacco powder safely in a pocket or waistcoat without spilling.

These boxes were commonly constructed using dark metals, horn, tortoiseshell, or enamel, decorated with silver wire inlay, gold leaf, or niello work, often featuring gilding on the interior to protect the metal from tobacco moisture.

Authentic pieces usually display evidence of hand-tooling, tight-fitting hinges without modern machine screws, natural surface wear or oxidisation, and occasionally maker marks or silver hallmarks.

A small decorative box can be styled on an office desk, styled atop a stack of books, or displayed within a glass vitrine or curio cabinet alongside other metalwork.

Dust the surface gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or submersion in water, as liquid can damage delicate metal inlay or interior gilding.
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