VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX BIRMINGHAM 1897 GEORGE LOVERIDGE & Co
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15319640 | Brand: Birmingham |
| Featured Refinements: Solid Silver Snuff Box | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Style: Victorian | Product: Boxes |
| Composition: Solid Silver |
Beautiful Victorian Solid Silver Table Snuff Box 1897
We are pleased to be ableto offer this DelightfulSuperbly made Victorian Solid Silver Table Snuffbox with a wonderful display of the engraver's art and foliage scrolls around the top and sides. The top isengraved with an interesting presentation inscription. The box reads :“From a few Newcastle admirers to E W ROBSON on hiselection to the City Council 1898" The hefty weight of the box gives a sturdy and...pleasing feel in the hand and lifting the cover by way of an applied castserpent thumb lift the snuff box open and closes with a nice tight feel and with no play, once opened it reveals the hallmarks stamped in the typical Birmingham boxmanner. It is so very tactile and once picked up has the most wonderful feel, the condition of this box is good with only very minor dings, it looks like there has been somesolder work to the inside of the box, there are signs that it was once gilded but has worn, this doesn’t detract from itsBeauty and is only mentioned for accuracy , please see my photos.Maker: George Loveridge & CoAssay: 1897Weight: 83.6gramsMeasurements: Width 7.5 cm Depth 5cm Height 2cm
This Snuff Box was crafted beautifully by the highly regardedBirmingham Silversmith George Loveridge & Co An unquestionably fine addition for any uncompromising collector or as a display piece.
All Antique silver items will show some signs of wear, which only adds to the history of the object, please study the photos before bidding
Please see my other items for sale as I have numerous other quality collectables and antiques for saleThank YouHistory of the Snuff Box
What is a Snuff Box?
Any powder that has been prepared for sniffing can be considered ‘snuff’, however snuff most commonly refers to powdered tobacco.
The consumption of snuff was first documented in the late 1400 s, and wasgreeted by a very mixed reception. Snuffing (inhaling snuff) wasfirst witnessed by a European in 1493, when Friar Ramón Pane, who hadarrived in the new world courtesy of Christopher Columbus, was living as amissionary among Haiti’s indigenous Taíno. Tobacco had been more or lessunknown to Europeans prior to this, but the use of it rapidly increased inpopularity during the 1500 s. Inhaling snuff became established in Englandduring the reign of Charles II (1630 -1685) at which stage it wasacceptable for even ladies to take it. By the 1700 s, snuff was theapproved tobacco product favored by the nobility.
By the late 17th Century, ornate boxes were being produced to keep theprecious snuff dry. Throughout European and colonial history in the 18th and19th centuries, the snuff box was a major - often bespoke - essential personalpossession, made in a variety of materials, from gold and silver totortoiseshell or horn. Snuff boxes are made in two sizes: small boxes forthe pocket, and larger, communal boxes made for table use. Pocket boxes areusually made to hold a small amount of snuff for immediate consumption, and areintended to contain a day or two's supply.
Please see my other items for sale as I have numerous other quality collectables and antiques for saleThank You
