Description
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Snuff Box
Antique sterling silver gilt snuff box by Joseph Willmore hallmarked from Birmingham in 1809.
The lid with a concealed hinge and vacant rectangular cartouche is flanked to either side by engraved diamond shapes and foliage and there are similar engraved diamond shapes on the underside while the sides have an undulating leaf or feather pattern.
The piece measures 70x40mm while having a depth of 17mm.
In conclusion, this piece is in very nice order with only minimal wear to the gilt.
DATE | 1809 |
MAKER or SPONSOR MARK | Joseph Willmore |
ASSAY OFFICE | Birmingham |
WEIGHT (Grammes) | 54.1 |
WEIGHT (Troy) | 1.74 |
REF:- | 383Q |