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94g Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Rothesay West Free Church Scotish 1843
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94g Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Rothesay West Free Church Scotish 1843

19th century
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A beautiful rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver table snuff box. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1843 with the maker being Edward Smith. It has been superbly designed with the cartouche to the lid has been engraved 'Presented to The Revn Robert Elder MA Honorary President of the West Free Church Young Men's Christian Association as a mark of regard by the Members of that Society Rothesay 7th Oct 1863'. There is a Wiki page with more about Robert Elder. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside gilded and clean. It measures over 3 inches (7.8cm) across by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) wide by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) tall and weighs 94 grams. A high quality fascinating piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09640716
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Birmingham date letter U inside the lid: 1843.
Maker's mark ES: Edward Smith, working in Birmingham in the mid-19th century.
Sovereign's head duty mark: struck during Queen Victoria's reign.
Engraved presentation inscription on the lid: dated 7th October 1863.
Original interior gilding with fine surface marks: decades of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1234388
Dealers Internal Reference
38550
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Description
A beautiful rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver table snuff box. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1843 with the maker being Edward Smith. It has been superbly designed with the cartouche to the lid has been engraved 'Presented to The Revn Robert Elder MA Honorary President of the West Free Church Young Men's Christian Association as a mark of regard by the Members of that Society Rothesay 7th Oct 1863'. There is a Wiki page with more about Robert Elder. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside gilded and clean. It measures over 3 inches (7.8cm) across by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) wide by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) tall and weighs 94 grams. A high quality fascinating piece.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Snuff Box to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09640716
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Birmingham date letter U inside the lid: 1843.
Maker's mark ES: Edward Smith, working in Birmingham in the mid-19th century.
Sovereign's head duty mark: struck during Queen Victoria's reign.
Engraved presentation inscription on the lid: dated 7th October 1863.
Original interior gilding with fine surface marks: decades of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234388
Dealers Internal Ref
38550
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Archive I An engraved Victorian sterling silver snuff box with shaped edges, scrollwork border, and engraved inscription on the lid.

94g Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Rothesay West Free Church Scotish 1843

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An engraved Victorian sterling silver snuff box with shaped edges, scrollwork border, and engraved inscription on the lid.
94g ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX ROTHESAY WEST FREE CHURCH SCOTISH 1843
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An engraved Victorian sterling silver snuff box with shaped edges, scrollwork border, and engraved inscription on the lid.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate engraving, Shaped rim, Scrollwork border, Inscribed lid

This Victorian sterling silver table snuff box holds personal historical resonance through its detailed presentation inscription. The rectangular solid silver body features a shaped rim with a flowing scrollwork border framing the engraved text on the hinged lid, while the sides display continuous foliate scroll engraving. The metal exhibits a polished silver finish with natural light reflections across its undulating surfaces. Measuring 7.8 cm across by 5.6 cm wide by 1.9 cm tall and weighing 94 grams, the box works well on an office desk as a small storage vessel or decorative paperweight. It provides a tactile connection to mid nineteenth-century Scottish church history and fits neatly within a gentleman's library collection or study setting.

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Popular from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, silver snuff boxes were small pocket containers designed to hold finely ground tobacco for inhaling. They often served as presentation gifts or symbols of social status.

These boxes were typically crafted from sterling silver or coin silver, featuring hand-engraved scrollwork, chased borders, and gilded interiors to prevent the contents from reacting with the metal.

Authentic pieces generally feature official silver hallmarks indicating purity, makers marks, city marks, and date letters, alongside hand-engraved details and tight-fitting hinges.

Small decorative silver boxes are suited for styling on a desk, layered on a coffee table tray, or arranged alongside leather-bound books and brass accessories.

Clean gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive materials. Store in a low-humidity environment to minimise oxidisation.
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