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William IV Antique Silver “Book” Style Snuff Box,london 1836
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William IV Antique Silver “Book” Style Snuff Box,london 1836

19th century
Sold 14 June 2025 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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Description

A very fine William IV antique silver snuff box shaped like a book. Made in London in 1836 by "GMH". It has an 11 piece hinge which is tight and the lid closes crisply. The interior is fully gilded with hallmarks on the base and top. It has an engraving on the front "Elvina Luce" and very intricate engraving on the top and base. Overall this delightful snuff box is in excellent condition and very collectable.

WEIGHT; 60 grams or 2 ozst approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Silver Book Snuff Box to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1146053
Dealers Internal Reference
7533-594
Description
A very fine William IV antique silver snuff box shaped like a book. Made in London in 1836 by "GMH". It has an 11 piece hinge which is tight and the lid closes crisply. The interior is fully gilded with hallmarks on the base and top. It has an engraving on the front "Elvina Luce" and very intricate engraving on the top and base. Overall this delightful snuff box is in excellent condition and very collectable.

WEIGHT; 60 grams or 2 ozst approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Silver Book Snuff Box to the Regency era.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146053
Dealers Internal Ref
7533-594
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An ornate antique silver snuff box shaped like a miniature book, featuring detailed floral scrollwork and an engraved spine. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William IV Antique Silver “Book” Style Snuff Box,london 1836

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Highland Antiques Ltd

Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
Location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/highlandltd
Verified Since Feb 2023
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An ornate antique silver snuff box shaped like a miniature book, featuring detailed floral scrollwork and an engraved spine.
William IV antique silver “book” style snuff box,London 1836
Ref: SA1146053
An ornate antique silver snuff box shaped like a miniature book, featuring detailed floral scrollwork and an engraved spine.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork, Spine ribbing, Floral engraving, Cartouche
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

The William IV period bridges late Georgian and early Victorian eras, characterised by robust proportions, naturalistic ornamentation, and a revival of heavy scrollwork and floral motifs.

These items were typically fabricated from sterling silver using techniques such as die-stamping, hand-chasing, and intricate engine-turning or repousse work to simulate the pages and spine of a book.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal, which include the makers mark, standard mark, town mark for assay offices such as London, and the annual duty mark.

It can be displayed as a curated object on a bookshelf, coffee table tray, or mantelpiece, adding metallic texture and historical intrigue to contemporary spaces.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned using a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain its patina, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can strip away desirable historic oxidisation.
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