Early Victorian engraved silver and enamel snuff box by R & S Garrard & Co
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1838
This early Victorian snuff box is a refined example of 19th-century silversmithing, crafted from silver and featuring exquisite decorative work. The exterior of the box is embellished with intricate, dense foliate scroll engravings that cover the surface, characteristic of the ornate Victorian style.
A prominent oval enamel panel is inlaid into the lid, showcasing a detailed miniature painting of a castle situated within a countryside landscape scene. The box measures 84mm, a standard size for personal snuff containers intended for carrying in a waistcoat or pocket. The piece was manufactured in London and bears the hallmarks for the year 1838. It represents the collaboration of high-quality metalwork with the delicate artistry of enamel painting, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of the period.
The object is attributed to the notable firm of R & S Garrard & Co, makers known for their fine silver and luxury goods during the nineteenth century.
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 84mm
- Material
- silver and enamel
Technical characteristics
- Origin
- London
Design
- Lid motif
- oval enamelled panel depicting a castle in a countryside scene
- Decoration
- foliate scrolls
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- R & S Garrard & Co
Catalogue references
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