George III basketweave silver snuff box
George III basketweave silver snuff box
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Reference
7849
Delightful antique silver snuff box decorated with an outer skin resembling a basketweave, and a plain gilded interior. The box is in fine and original condition notwithstanding its age.
Snuffboxes were used to carry snuff, a mixture of ground tobacco and scented oils, and were very popular in the 18th century when snuff taking was fashionable.
The maker's mark GH is unknown.
Dimensions:
Height
21 mm / 1"
Width
65 mm
/ 3"
Depth
42 mm
/ 1 3⁄4"
Weight
89 g (2.86 troy ozs)
Year
1800
Place
London
Condition
Excellent
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