Description
Antique Austrian Victorian solid sterling silver double lidded snuff box. Shaped rectangular box with fluted corners & a hinged double lid to the top. One lid hand chased with an Austrian/Hungarian Count coronet & initials BK, BK being the Count Bakowski/Bonkowski (by Bakow & Zaborow). Gilt lined interior. Stamped on the underside of both lids  & the inside base with maker's mark & coat of arms. Ultrasonically cleaned. Lovely collectors item.
 
Assay
Prague
 
Date
c1850
 
Maker
Josef Geditzka (Possibly)
 
Weight
66.56 grams
 
Dimensions
70mm x 30mm x 23mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.