Rare & 950 Solid Silver & Gold Gilt Minerva French Snuff Box C1849
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:553906 | Product: Boxes |
Composition: Solid Silver | Style: Art Nouveau |
Brand: Unknown | Age: 1800-1849 |
Featured Refinements: Solid Silver Snuff Box | Pattern: Continental |
A truly & beautiful 950 solid silver snuff box that was made around the mid 19th century period of 1849 & has the most stunning engine turning with beautifully engraved design to each 6 panel of the snuff box with a vacant cartouche to the lid that has a surround of engraved flowers & superb Acanthus leaves.The snuff box is of a very large size & weighs a respectable84.03 Grams &&n...bsp;has a fine 7 bar hinge that works perfectly & a superb ornate clasp that closes the box nice & tight.The snuff box has a truly exceptional gold gilt interior that looks stunning & is hallmarked to the side rim of the lid as you see in pictures 6.A truly rare & beautiful top quality 950 solid silver French snuff box that will make a Great addition to any solid silver Antique collection.Maker. UnknownDate. Circa 1849Weight. 84.03 GramsMeasures. 9.5cm by 4.5cmCondition. Very Good albeit few Minor dingsMany thanks for looking please feel free to view many other items i have listed.All UK buyers will Free delivery & Overseas buyer will pay only £5.00 for postage & packaging.