VICTORIAN Embossed Silver Gilt Snuff Box HENRY MATTHEWS Birmingham 1893

An antique VICTORIAN Silver Gilt Snuff box hallmarked for BIRMINGHAM 1893 by renowned maker HENRY MATTHEWS. With beautiful embossed flowers and scrolls to the lid and base. The 2 central cartouches on either side are free of initials. The interior has a gilt wash. Measuring 5.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 2 cm and weighs 40.8 grams. In very good antique condition, the hallmarks are good (Makers mark is rubbed but legible), hinge working well , there is surface wear and small dings/dents around the sides, gilding is still bright, embossing very nice. Usual signs of wear commensurate of age and use.