George III Bright-Cut Silver Gilt Snuff Box - John Shaw - Birmingham 1809

A beautifully engraved George III silver gilt snuff box hallmarked for Birmingham 1809 by John Shaw. Rectangular form with rounded corners. The lid and the base feature Bright-cut engraving with foliate trelliswork pattern and a repeating geometric grid of connected ovals encasing stylized four leaf clovers. The curved sides are engraved with diagonal cross hatched border. Gold washed interior and hidden hinge. Initials engraved to central cartouche. In excellent antique condition for its 200+ years, the hallmarks are good, hinge working well, there is slight surface wear, gilding is a little faded, engraving is very good, a few small dings to the corners and edges, usual signs of wear all commensurate of age and use. A beautiful Georgian period piece.