HANDSOME LARGE ANTIQUE LATE GEORGIAN 1838 SOLID SILVER PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX
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Description A handsome large English antique late Georgian/William IV solid sterling silver presentation snuff box by the silversmith Edward Smith - (1827 - 1865) in good condition and with full English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1838. Excellent quality genuine 182 year old&nb...sp;example; a fine Georgian shape with a hinged silver lid, reeded sides and engine-turned engraving and with a decorative protruding foliate border edge rim to assist lid opening. Inside it still has its beautiful original gilded interior and it weighs a heavy 91 grams. Measurements Measures approx 3 inches (75mm) x 1.8 inches (46mm) and is approx 0.65 inches (17mm) in height. Date English antique late Georgian/William the Fourth solid sterling silver with full English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1838, (Gothic date letter "P"). Nice clear struck marks on box and lid and includes the silver duty stamp of King George IV/William IV. Maker Silversmiths initials "E S", (Edward Smith - 1827 - 1865). Condition Good condition with no splits or solder repairs, definitely no wear holes and no nasty knocks or dents, just has light bruising on the top, really nothing much at all and a good genuine antique silver box. The silver lid hinge opens and closes tightly and securely and inside the interior gilding is original and still virtually all intact. Has had something erased from the lid and base at one time which is no longer readable. Very nice quality and a good large size and silver weight.
Handsome large English antique late Georgian/William IV solid sterling silver presentation snuff box.
Please note this item is shown with a matt finish just for the purposes of photoing, it has a normal shiny polished finish.
Shipping and packing and ratesUK £7.85 next day special deliveryWorldwide: £11.95 (Airsure - if applicable)Europe: £11.95 (Airsure - if applicable)All items purchased usually dispatched within 24 hours following cleared payment.Payment detailsPlease wait until an invoice has been sent if you are unsure of total costs. We accept cheques, paypal, bank transfers & UK postal orders. Payments must usually be received within 3 days after the end of sale. Items over £100 will only be sent by trackable methods, ie, special delivery, Airsure, datapost. We only sell genuine antiques and solid silver items and strongly recommend trackable posting. Thank you.
Description A handsome large English antique late Georgian/William IV solid sterling silver presentation snuff box by the silversmith Edward Smith - (1827 - 1865) in good condition and with full English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1838. Excellent quality genuine 182 year old&nb...sp;example; a fine Georgian shape with a hinged silver lid, reeded sides and engine-turned engraving and with a decorative protruding foliate border edge rim to assist lid opening. Inside it still has its beautiful original gilded interior and it weighs a heavy 91 grams. Measurements Measures approx 3 inches (75mm) x 1.8 inches (46mm) and is approx 0.65 inches (17mm) in height. Date English antique late Georgian/William the Fourth solid sterling silver with full English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1838, (Gothic date letter "P"). Nice clear struck marks on box and lid and includes the silver duty stamp of King George IV/William IV. Maker Silversmiths initials "E S", (Edward Smith - 1827 - 1865). Condition Good condition with no splits or solder repairs, definitely no wear holes and no nasty knocks or dents, just has light bruising on the top, really nothing much at all and a good genuine antique silver box. The silver lid hinge opens and closes tightly and securely and inside the interior gilding is original and still virtually all intact. Has had something erased from the lid and base at one time which is no longer readable. Very nice quality and a good large size and silver weight.
Handsome large English antique late Georgian/William IV solid sterling silver presentation snuff box.
Please note this item is shown with a matt finish just for the purposes of photoing, it has a normal shiny polished finish.
Shipping and packing and ratesUK £7.85 next day special deliveryWorldwide: £11.95 (Airsure - if applicable)Europe: £11.95 (Airsure - if applicable)All items purchased usually dispatched within 24 hours following cleared payment.Payment detailsPlease wait until an invoice has been sent if you are unsure of total costs. We accept cheques, paypal, bank transfers & UK postal orders. Payments must usually be received within 3 days after the end of sale. Items over £100 will only be sent by trackable methods, ie, special delivery, Airsure, datapost. We only sell genuine antiques and solid silver items and strongly recommend trackable posting. Thank you.
