Name: George III Silver Snuff Box
SKU: 39/310
Availability: InStock

Main photo of snuff box seen from a side long angle. The curved base is visibleas well as the arch to the top. A little like a rocking boat. There is a small pink flower to the right.

Photo of the snuff box seen from a diagonally set angle with one end lowered facing bottom right and other end upright. The small pink flower is still in the photo.

Photo of snuff box with lid shown open. The box is leaning over to the left where the open lid is and the right hand end is raised. The gilt interior of the box is visible.

Photo of the snuff box laid on its side with the lid shown open revealing the gilt interior.

Photo of box shown from one end with lid open and in the foreground. The full hallmark is visible to the inside rim of the lid.

Close up photo of the hallmark on the inside of lid rim.

Photo of snuff box displayed side ways long and upside down so the curved arch is to the top.

George III Silver Snuff Box

£275.00

George III sterling silver snuff box. An unusual engine turned sterling silver snuff box with an arched base which makes the box rock when put down. When the lid is open the box leans onto the lid end which steadies the box. Gilt silver interior is in good condition with only minor signs of wear. Full hallmark to the inside rim of box for Birmingham assay and made by William Lea & Co c1811.

1 in stock

SKU: 39/310Categories: Collectables, Gift Ideas, Silver & Silverware, TobaccianaTags: 39, Antique, Antiques of Kingston, Collectables, George III, Gift Idea, Rocking Snuff Box, sterling silver, Tobacciana

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Additional information

The George III sterling silver snuff box is a fascinating curved shape, featuring an engine-turned pattern over its entirety.
It has a Birmingham hallmark 1811 and is the work of William Lea & Co and is a perfect gift for the snuff box collector,
To care for the George 111 silver snuff box, we suggest polishing it with a soft cloth to keep it clean and bright.
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