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English antique sterling silver snuff box by Edward Smith, hallmarked from Birmingham in 1840.
The lid has been engraved with the following ‘ To Mr Robt Thompson from a friend as a token of respect 1850’.
The engraving is somewhat faded, it can be read but it is not as bold as it once would have been.
It is in good order and measures 74x45x17mm.
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English antique sterling silver snuff box by Edward Smith, hallmarked from Birmingham in 1840.
The lid has been engraved with the following ‘ To Mr Robt Thompson from a friend as a token of respect 1850’.
The engraving is somewhat faded, it can be read but it is not as bold as it once would have been.
It is in good order and measures 74x45x17mm.
| DATE | 1840 |
| MAKER or SPONSOR MARK | Edward Smith |
| ASSAY OFFICE | Birmingham |
| WEIGHT (Grammes) | 92 |
| WEIGHT (Troy) | 2.95 |
| REF:- | 663B |
| Origin | English |
|---|---|
| Period | Victoria 1837-1901 |
| Sponsor/Maker | Edward Smith |
| REF CODE | 663B |
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Situated within the Central belt of Scotland (UK), we are a small, family run business. Indeed, we traded in silver for many years before forming Dart Silver Ltd in 2006.
