EXQUISITE GEORGIAN SILVER SNUFF BOX BY JOSEPH WILLMORE, BIRMINGHAM 1812
Price
£295
| $395 USD | €350 EUR
Item Ref
OCT89
Description
This charming George III curved silver snuff box was made in Birmingham 1812 by the toy makers* Joseph Willmore. Of rounded rectangular form, the flush cover bright-engraved with an acorn wreath surrounding an initialled oval reserve, the back and sides with prick-dot decorations. The beautifully executed flush hinged cover opening to reveal the original pale gilt interior.* From the late 18th to early 19th Century, Birmingham was the centre for the making of “toys”: small decorative objects from silver. They were produced in small family businesses and factories throughout Birmingham. They made a range of items including patch boxes, nutmeg graters, buckles, caddy spoons, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes and babies rattles.
Hallmarks:
I.W for Joseph Willmore
Duty mark.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Date letter "o" for 1812.
Condition:
Very good.
Front and back and sides in very good condition.
Interior gilding in good condition.
Dimensions:
Length: 6cm / 2.3 inches.
Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Height: 1.5cm / 0.6 inches.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00
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Internal Ref: OCT89
Dimensions
Height = 1 cm (1")Width = 6 cm (3")
Depth = 4.5 cm (2")
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