Extremely Rare 950 Solid Silver & Gold Gilt Minerva French Snuff Box C1846
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:501797 | Featured Refinements: Solid Silver Snuff Box |
Pattern: Continental | Product: Boxes |
Composition: Solid Silver | Style: Art Nouveau |
Brand: Unknown | Age: 1800-1849 |
A truly & beautiful 950 solid silver & Gold gilt snuff box that was made around the mid 19th century period of 1846 & has the most stunning engine turning with beautifully engraved design to each 6 panel of the snuff box with a vacant cartouche to the lid that has a surround of engraved flowers & superb Acanthus leaves.The snuff box is of a very large size & weighs ...a respectable105.18 Grams & has an 9 bar hinge that works perfectly & a superb ornate clasp that closes the box nice & tight.The snuff box has a truly exceptional gold gilt interior that looks stunning & is hallmarked to the side rim of the lid & to the other side of the lid as you see in pictures 6 , 11 & 12.I have had many solid silver snuff boxes for sale on eBay in the past but never before have i seen one in such good condition with a superb design such as this one.This snuff box is truly of the highest quality & one of the finest piece you could ever buy.A truly rare & beautiful top quality 950 solid silver & gold gilt French snuff box that will make an exceptional addition to any solid silver Antique collection.Maker. UnknownDate. Circa 1846Weight. 1o5.18 GramsMeasures. 8.5cm by 5cmCondition. Very Near MintMany thanks for looking please feel free to view many other items i have listed.All UK buyers will Free delivery & Overseas buyer will pay only £5.00 for postage & packaging.