York Minster Antiques
Superb Silver George III Large Table Snuff Tobacco Box William Seaman 1805
REF: GR4375 / LA332453
£435
€503
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Description
Lovely silver table snuff or tobacco box hallmarked in London in 1805 and made by William Seaman. Engine turned engraving across the top of the lid and along the sides with an fine geometric shapes. The top also has a raised foliate edge as does the thumb piece. The box if higher than the normal snuff box and feels solid and robust. The hallmarks on the base are on the lip at the side - the marks to the lid seem to be rubbed away. It opens and closes well. When closed it has a wonderfully crafted hinge. A very good solid piece.
Could be used for cards, cotton buds, trinket or similar items, small keepsakes etc. Also a nice collector's display piece.
measurements
Height:
3 cm
Width:
8 cm
Depth:
6.5 cm
Weight:
139.2 g
declaration
York Minster Antiques has clarified that the Superb Silver George III Large Table Snuff Tobacco Box William Seaman 1805 (LA332453) is genuinely of
the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1805
condition
The box is in lovely condition commensurate with age and light to normal usage. Some light surface marks to the outside in line with its age. A good heavy gauge silver making this a robust useful little box. Clear hallmarks.
additional info
delivery
We will send this by insured tracked and signed for post using the Royal Mail's Special Delivery 1pm service and this will be £11. If you are bidding from outside the UK please contact us beforehand as the costs can vary significantly depending on destination.