Victorian 18k yellow gold and diamond snuff box
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 19th century
This Victorian snuff box is crafted from 18k yellow gold and features a distinctive oval form with a hinged lid. The box is notable for its ornate embossed decoration on the lid, which centers on a portrait of a lady wearing flowers in her hair.
This central design is accented by nine melee diamonds set within the floral elements, all surrounded by a decorative frame motif that incorporates additional plant imagery. The sides of the lid and the base of the box are further embellished with engraved floral and botanical details. The object has a total weight of 27.8 grams, including the diamonds. It measures approximately 5/8 inches in height, with overall dimensions of 1 3/4 inches by 1 3/8 inches.
While the box is unmarked, it has been tested to verify its 18k gold fineness. The piece reflects the decorative craftsmanship typical of late 19th-century accessory design, intended for the storage of snuff.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 27.8 grams
- Material
- 18k yellow gold, diamonds
- Dimensions
- 5/8" HOA, 1 3/4" x 1 3/8" OA
Design
- Lid motif
- Portrait of a lady with flowers, embellished with nine diamonds
- Decoration
- Embossed lid, engraved sides and base
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.
Catalogue references
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