Description
Antique English solid sterling silver George IV snuff box. Rectangular shaped box with engine turned decoration on the lid surrounded by a plain fluted border & a vacant rectangular cartouche on the top. Matching engine turned decoration around the sides & on the bottom. On the front of the hinged lid is a nicely detailed repoussé foliate decorated thumb lift to open the box. The interior being gilt washed & fully hallmarked. Lovely collectors item.
 
Maker
Thomas Freeman
Great Hampton Street, Birmingham
 
Assay
Birmingham
 
Date
1823
 
Weight
52.66 grams
 
Dimensions
65mm x 45mm x 15mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing. I believe that the centre lid cartouche may have had an existing monogram polished out at some time as there is a slight dip in the flatness when you look across the top, however the silver still feels nice & thick when you feel both sides.