ANTIQUE SILVER SNUFF BOXES
The use of snuff in the UK began during the mid 17th Century, having been introduced via Europe during the reign of Charles II. By the beginning of the 18th Century the production of ornate boxes for the keeping of snuff had really taken off, with both table snuff boxes, and pocket snuff boxes being produced. Due to the value of snuff and the social standing of those inhaling it, snuff boxes were often bespoke, and crafted to the highest standard. Gold and silver examples throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries are highly sought after, and collected the world over.
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j5761 : Foreign Silver Snuff Box
Made Circa 1890
Made circa 1890, and possibly Dutch in origin, this attractive, Victorian, Silver Snuff Box, features a chased pastural scene on the lid, and ornate detailing around the body. The box measures 3.5"(9cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep.
£325
L3850a : Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1922
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Wright & Davies, this George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is rectangular in shape, and features engine turned decoration to the outside and a gilt interior. The snuff box measures 1.75"(4.5cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep, and weighs 4.96 troy ounces.
£495
L7358 : Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1843
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1843 by Francis Clark, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features an ornate border, engine turned decoration and a gilt interior. The snuff box measures 0.75"(2cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) wide, by 1.75"(4.5cm) deep, and weighs 3.5 troy ounces.
£545
L5074b : Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1850
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1850 by Edward Smith, this handsome, Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features shaped sides, engine turned engraving throughout, and a gilt interior. The snuff box measures 0.75"(1.5cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep, and weighs 3 troy ounces.
£675
L4462 : Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1837
Hallmarked in London in 1837 by Edward Edwards II, this handsome, Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Snuff Box, has a gilt interior and engine turned decoration to the outside. The cartouche on the lid is engraved with a crest of a bee, and the inside lip is engraved for Wm. B. Boatman. The snuff box measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8.5cm) wide, by 2.5"(5cm) deep, and weighs 4.2 troy ounces.
The crest is that of the Sewell family.
£795
b4254 : Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1836
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features a cast and applied border to the lid, engine turned decoration to the sides and base, a gilt interior, and a presentation inscription to the lid. The snuff box measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) wide, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and weighs 5.3 troy ounces. The snuff box is engraved- "Presented to Mr John Jack - by the - Canbroe Iron Co. - 1839".
£1,075
L7357 : Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1832
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1832 by Joseph Willmore, this handsome, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features wonderful chased acanthus detailing to the sides and a gilt interior. The snuff box measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 425"(11cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and weighs 9.14 troy ounces.
£1,795
L2194 : Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1911
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by D. & J. Wellby, this exceptional, Antique Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box, is rectangular in shape, and features a cast border, gilt interior, and engine turned decoration. The snuff box measures 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 4"(11cm) deep, and weighs 16.5 troy ounces.
£2,275
b7732 : Sterling Silver 'Topers' Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1821
Hallmarked in London in 1821 by Christopher John Buckler, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is gilt, and features a cast "Topers" scene on the lid of three gentlemen drinking and smoking, in the style of a painting by David Teniers the Younger. The snuff box measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) wide, by 2"(5cm) deep and weighs 5.1 troy ounces.
£2,475
L6862 : Gold Snuff Box
Hallmarked In 1803
Hallmarked in London in 1803 by George Longstaff, this very handsome, George III period, Antique 18ct Gold Snuff Box, features engine turned decoration throughout. The snuff box measures 0.75"(1.75cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) wide, by 1.5"(4cm) deep, and weighs 54.9g.
£6,795