How do I identify the family crest?

Heraldic crests require research into armorial dictionaries to match the specific animal, symbol, or motto to a registered family line. Many pieces retain local or familial associations noted in their historical records. Examining the accompanying motto and placement helps narrow down the geographic region and the era in which the family held those specific arms.

What were these boxes originally used for?

These containers served practical daily functions for storing dry goods like tobacco, snuff, or matches, as well as holding small valuables and personal documents. Pocket variants accompanied the user on journeys for convenience. Larger stationary examples remained on dressing tables or desks to house trinkets, calling cards, or specialised grooming tools.

How should I clean silver with enamel?

Enamelled crests require gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soapy water to avoid scratching the delicate glass paste. Standard silver dips must be kept away from coloured enamel sections. Polishing pastes should only touch the sterling silver areas, using a cotton bud to prevent abrasive contact with the heraldic details.

Can I date a piece without a hallmark?

Stylistic clues such as the contour of the box, the depth of the chasing, and the typography of the engraved crest help establish a period. Manufacturing techniques also shift between the Georgian and Edwardian eras. Comparative analysis with fully marked examples from known makers provides a reliable approximate date when official stamps are absent or rubbed.

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These crested silver box examples range from small eighteenth-century pocket pieces to larger Victorian travel containers bearing heraldic crests and coats of arms.

1731 Excellent George 11 Tobacco Box by E Cornock 125 Grams Great Crest

18th century

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1731 Excellent George 11 Tobacco Box by E Cornock 125 Grams Great Crest

From Dudley Antique Silver

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Silverplated Cigar Box.

From George James Antiques

£225

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18th century

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Antique Georgian Silver Large Tobacco Box with Crest - James Phipps I (London) C.1770

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£850

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18th century

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1780 Very Rare Large Cork Silver Box by John Hillery Macnamara Crest , Times Provenance

From Dudley Antique Silver

£3,950

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1731 Excellent George 11 Tobacco Box by E Cornock 125 Grams Great Crest

Antique Silverplated Cigar Box.

Antique Georgian Silver Large Tobacco Box with Crest - James Phipps I (London) C.1770

1780 Very Rare Large Cork Silver Box by John Hillery Macnamara Crest , Times Provenance

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