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Antique George III Sterling Silver Combination Snuff & Pill Box
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver combination snuff and pill box; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver snuff box has a plain rectangular rounded form.
This antique snuff box retains the original flush hinged hallmarked cover, surmounted with an inset secondary cover with a subtly elevated thumbpiece; the flush hinges indicate the high quality of the piece.
The secondary cover of this sterling silver box allows access to a pill box.
The interior of each compartment bears the original gilding.
Such examples of Georgian silverware are rare to the market.
A silver pill box is a refined and thoughtful gift for collectors, history enthusiasts or lovers of fine antiques. Ideal for graduations or special occasions, it also serves as an elegant keepsake for cherished mementos.
Maker: Thomas Phipps, Edward Robinson & James Phipps
Origin: London, England
measurements
Height:
2 cm
Width:
4.3 cm
Length:
6.5 cm
Weight:
100.2 g
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique George III Sterling Silver Combination Snuff & Pill Box (LA537319) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1811
declaration
condition
condition
This antique silver combination snuff and pill box is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the snuff and pill box, in addition to part hallmarks interior of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive Georgian silver pill box.