William IV sterling silver snuff box by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1833
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1833
This William IV sterling silver snuff box is of rectangular form, crafted by Nathaniel Mills in Birmingham and hallmarked for the year 1833. The box features an elegant design with engine-turned decoration applied to the sides and the underside.
A key highlight is the hinged lid, which is framed by a decorative chased foliate edge. The center of the lid bears a detailed engraved presentation inscription from the Worcester Philharmonic Society, addressed to Mr. D. Egville, acknowledging his contributions as a conductor of the instrumental department for the society's concerts, dated January 8, 1834. The interior of the snuff box is finished with a gilt surface.
The object measures 8.8 centimeters (3.46 inches) in length and has a total weight of 172 grams (5.52 troy ounces). The piece is fully and part-marked to authenticate its material and origin, showcasing the high-quality silversmithing typical of Birmingham production during the early 19th century.
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Physical characteristics
- Length
- 8.8 cm (3.46 in)
- Weight
- 172 grams (5.52 ozt)
- Interior
- gilt
- Material
- sterling silver
Technical characteristics
- Marks
- fully and part-marked
Design
- Form
- rectangular
- Decoration
- engine turned sides and underside, chased foliate edge
- Inscription
- Presented by the members of the Worcester Philharmonic Society to Mr. D Egville in acknowledgement of his talent and zealous support as a Conductor of the instrumental department at the concerts, 8th Jan 1834
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
- Nathaniel Mills
Catalogue references
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