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Creator: James Barclay Hennell
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

$10,970

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

By James Barclay Hennell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features. The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker. The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail. Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

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1880s English Victorian Antique James Barclay Hennell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

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James Barclay Hennell snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

James Barclay Hennell snuff boxes and tobacco boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of sterling silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of James Barclay Hennell snuff boxes and tobacco boxes, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original snuff boxes and tobacco boxes by James Barclay Hennell were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. Prices for James Barclay Hennell snuff boxes and tobacco boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $10,328 and can go as high as $10,328, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,328.