A fine quality antique solid sterling silver snuff box. Rectangular shaped box with beautiful fine detail repousse foliate decoration borders on the top & bottom outside edges. A raised top with repousse border & vacant cartouche in the centre. Engine turned decoration around the outside edges & on the underside panel. Nicely fitting hinged lid with a very good quality tight hinge on the back. Gilded lined interior with full English hallmarks on the bottom & lid. Lovely collectors item.

Assay Office

Birmingham

Date

1837

Maker

Edward Smith 

(registered May 1826)

Silversmith, Cox Street, Birmingham; Howard Street, Birmingham (from Mar 1827

Weight

166 grams

Dimensions

89mm x 59mm x 32mm

Condition.

Excellent condition with no damage or dings or dents. The panel on the top is very slightly rubbed into the engine turned border probably due to the polishing over the years.