Antique 1843 Sterling Silver Large Snuff Box Engraved Fox Hunt Joseph Willmore

Description

ITEM:  Rare Large Early Victorian
Silver Snuff Box
CREATOR: Joseph
Willmore
DETAILS: A superb English silver table snuff box; ornate repousse flowers and foliage framing a miniature engraved hunting scene. Gilt-washed interior, satin presentation box from Garrard
& Co retailers. Exquisite workmanship and design, substantial
construction
.
PERIOD: Early Victorian
ORIGIN: Birmingham, England
DATE: 1843
MATERIAL: Sterling silver
MARKS: Fully hallmarked for Birmingham sterling, (J.W) for Joseph Willmore, gothic "U" for 1843. Satin box stamped "by appointment of the queen....crown jewellers Garrard & Co"
CONDITION:
Excellent condition, minor tarnish, A couple tiny dings, flat spot in pattern on bottom of silver.  Slight wear to box.
DIMENSIONS:  3 1/8" by 2," 1 1/8" high
WEIGHT: 132 grams
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SHIPPING:  Free within the United States via USPS Parcel Select.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
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