ANTIQUE STERLING ENGRAVED SNUFF BOX HALLMARKED 1816 NR

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

The lid of this wonderful box is hand engraved in a sinuous pattern with a crisscross background. The central cartouche is monogrammed with an ornate "TM", to the best of our ability to read it. The underside repeats the swirling of the lid, and the sides are also engraved, now mostly worn away, leaving only the pinprick borders. The lid has a slight overhang, typical of most true snuff boxes. The interior is gilt, with a maker's mark "IS" and a Birmingham hallmark. The date mark is unclear. To the interior of the lid is an oval with the sovereign's head, the maker's mark "IS"and a leopard in a rounded shield.To the bottom interior of the box is the Birmingham symbol, also in a rounded shield, followed by two letters "S" and "V" in a shield shape with a straight top. These date letters imply 1816 and/or 1819, although they are also a match for 1790 and 1793. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS. Dimensions: 2" X 1 ¼" X ½" deep. In very good antique condition, considering age and use. Clasp and hinge are excellent. Slight bending to the lip. Wear to the engraving, and small denting to the underside and one corner. A wonderful soft patina. We are listing a number of boxes, in particular snuff boxes - both silver and wood - this week. Please seee "Seller's Other Items". ABOUT US We've been involved with antiques for many years. Please add us to your "Favorite Sellers" list if you like any item we have offered. We are likely to be offering a similar item within a few months at most. We sell what we like, and we will be offering many pieces from our own collections over the next while for the usual - moving and downsizing. Please ask your questions before bidding. We frequently do antique shows on weekends, so would appreciate it if you'd ask questions Monday to Friday. We have always answered weekend questions, but please be patient. Shipping, Handling and Insurance We take the utmost care in packing our customers' purchases. We ship worldwide. We invoice on Sundays and Mondays. Items are shipped at least weekly (and sometimes twice), generally on Wednesdays - we request you make payment for your purchases by Tuesday evening so we can ship to you in a timely manner, instead of making you wait for an additional week. Shipping and handling are at cost and will be quoted in advance to our customers on request. We ship Canada Post, as well as other shippers on request. WE WILL HAPPILY COMBINE SHIPPING ON ITEMS PURCHASED WITHIN A WEEK OF ONE ANOTHER. Just let us know your intentions. Shipping times for surface are as follows: US/Canada 1-2 weeks; UK 4-6 weeks; Europe/Australia 6-12 weeks. We can assure you that air transit is far superior to surface, and the cost is generally only slightly higher. Sometimes shipments from Canada can take a bit of time, but we can assure they are worth the wait! Shipping costs from our part of the world can be higher than domestic costs in the US, and particularly within Canada. Please don't be shy about asking for a quote before you bid. We will insure your purchases in transit on request at $1.50 per $100 value ($100 value minimum). We will self-insure up to $20.00 value maximum. Payment Payment is expected within 7 days of auction closing. We prefer PayPal, but will accept INTERNATIONAL money orders. Personal cheques are a problem for everyone, as they can take weeks to clear, and your shipment will be accordingly delayed. Any questions we haven't answered? Ask us!! Thanks for looking and thanks for your consideration. read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.