Description
A very fine quality antique English Victorian solid sterling silver snuff box. Rectangular shaped & rounded edges snuff box with bright cut hand chased acanthus pattern decoration all around outside & a vacant oval cartouche on either side. Push button catch on the edge which releases the nice fitting hinged lid. Finished with a gilt washed interior & fully hallmarked on the inside of the lid & fully hallmarked on the edge of the rim. Lovely collectors item.
 
Assay Office
London
 
Date
1880
 
Maker
Thomas Johnson I
Dyers Building, Holborn
 
Weight
47.74grams
 
Dimensions
57mm x 43mm x 15mm
 
 
Condition.
Excellent condition with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing.