Edwardian Sterling Silver Snuff Box and Cover, 1899
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1899
This Edwardian sterling silver snuff box is crafted in an oval form and dates to 1899. It features a hinged cover operated by a push-side mechanism. The exterior of the box is elaborately decorated with engraved scrolling acanthus motifs.
The center of the cover bears a commemorative presentation inscription that reads, 'Staff Sergt. J.Philip//From//Capt.C.M.De Gruyther//Com DC.Coy R.M.C//Xmas 1900'. While the physical hallmarks identify the piece as London-made in 1899, the inscription references a date of 1900. The snuff box has a total weight of 69.2 grams and measures 8.2 centimeters in length. The item exhibits fine craftsmanship consistent with period silver work, utilizing a classic foliate engraving pattern surrounding the central cartouche where the historical engraving is situated.
It represents a typical example of late 19th-century silver accessories used for personal tobacco storage, combining functional design with ornamental aesthetic details common to the period.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- 8.2cm
- Weight
- 69.2gm
- Material
- Sterling silver
Technical characteristics
- Mechanism
- Push side mechanism
Design
- Decoration
- Engraved scrolling acanthus
- Inscription
- Staff Sergt. J.Philip//From//Capt.C.M.De Gruyther//Com DC.Coy R.M.C//Xmas 1900
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
- G.S & Co
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.