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Fine Victorian Small Silver Double Compartment Snuff Box & Vesta 1860 Combination (1 of 16)
The Fancy Fox
Flag of United KingdomSuffolk, UK
At The Fancy Fox we offer beautiful and interesting small antiques and collectibles; specialising in fine antique ceramics, both British and continental, and beautiful period silver from Georgian to art deco. We aim to brighten your life and your home!
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Fine Victorian Small Silver Double Compartment Snuff Box & Vesta 1860 Combination

REF: FA1390 / LA562567
£425
€488
$579
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 20171450 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Description
An unusual and very stylish small Victorian silver combination tobacco or snuff box with vesta compartment, both covers with a shared central hinge. The vesta cover is set with a match striker plate. Both sides and all edges with machine engraved decoration reserving a hand engraved cartouche to the main cover. It appears to be in the form of a stylised belt or sash with small symbolic elements. The small size and elegant design would suggest it may have belonged to a lady. Hallmarked to the inside of both base and larger cover, Birmingham 1860, maker initials J.S. A very fine quality and delightful piece. Provenance: From the private collection of Ismay Diana Fitzroy (1933-2022), daughter of Lord John Percy Fitzroy (1899-1945).
measurements
It measures 5.1cm (2") long, 2.5cm (1") wide and 0.8cm (5/16") deep and weighs 22g.
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Fine Victorian Small Silver Double Compartment Snuff Box & Vesta 1860 Combination (LA562567) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1860
condition
In excellent condition with no damage or repair. The hinge is excellent and both covers close crisply. Very minor handling wear, the engraved decoration is lovely and crisp, as are the hallmarks. A very tiny scuff to the corner edge of the vesta cover is the only fault, otherwise it is immaculate.
location
This Fine Victorian Small Silver Double Compartment Snuff Box & Vesta 1860 Combination is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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