Items Similar to 17th Century German Silver Gilt Tobacco Box
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14
17th Century German Silver Gilt Tobacco Box
$6,815.14
£4,950
€5,830.36
CA$9,336.41
A$10,359.53
CHF 5,426.55
MX$127,035.66
NOK 69,023.79
SEK 65,155.51
DKK 43,480.62
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 17th century silverware collection.
This exceptional antique 17th century German silver gilt tobacco box has an oval form.
The surface of this antique box is embellished with impressive engraved interlacing volute scrolling leaf decoration.
This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive engraved scrolling leaf bordered scene depicting a water source with boats and elevated structures.
This exceptional box retains the original gilding.
This antique silver box was crafted by the collectable silversmith Johann Christoph Treffler.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this impressive box include:
Maker's mark: Johan Christoph Treffler
City mark: Augsburg, Germany
Assay scrape: Zickzack line (Tremolierstrich)
This impressive box has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000).
Condition
This antique 17th century tobacco box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The engraved decoration is all very crisp.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of the box are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique 18th century silverware.
Dimensions
Length 10.8cm/4.3'
Width 8.6cm/3.4'
Height 4.5cm/1.8'
Weight
5.5 troy ounces/170g
Date: circa 1695
Origin: Augsburg, Germany
SKU: C7790.
- Creator:Johann Christoph Treffler 1 (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.8 in (4.58 cm)Diameter: 3.4 in (8.64 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1690-1699
- Date of Manufacture:1695
- Condition:Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: C77901stDibs: LU1200233267362
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1977
1stDibs seller since 2015
718 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 11 hours
Associations
LAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques DealersInternational Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers' Associations
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Jesmond, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAntique German 14k Gold Snuff Box Circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our collection of gold boxes.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14k yellow gold snuff box has an oblong rounded form.
The body of this antique gold snuff box...
Category
Antique 1850s German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Antique George IV 18k Gold Snuff Box (1829)
By John Linnit
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English 18 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection.
This exceptional antique English 18k yellow gold snuff box has an oblong form with rounded ends.
The body of this antique box is embellished with engine turned decoration, accented with tooled borders.
This impressive antique 18k gold box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with further engine turned decoration to the upper plateau; the underside of the box bears the same design as the cover.
The anterior rim of the cover incorporates an impressive applied yellow gold thumbpiece, ornamented with cast floral festoon decoration.
The interior of the cover is embellished with the contemporary engraved inscription 'Presented to Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Cother C.B. on his retirement from the Service by the Officers of the 83d Regiment, As a token of their respect and esteem, MDCCCXXIX'; these Roman numerals pertain to 1829.
Condition
This antique 18k gold snuff box is an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The cast decoration is very sharp and the engine turned and engraved decoration is very crisp.
The hallmarks to the interior of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover of this English gold box...
Category
Antique 1820s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Antique French 20k Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1870
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 20 karat tri-coloured gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection.
This exceptional antique French 20k yellow gold snuff box has an oval shaped form.
The body of this antique box is embellished with panels of engine turned and tooled decoration, incorporating circular and floral motifs.
Each incurved cornered panel is encompassed with applied simplified foliate festoon and column style borders, accented with tri-colored gold highlights.
This impressive antique 20ct gold box...
Category
Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box by Edward Farrell (1824)
By Edward Farrell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver gilt table snuff box; an addition to our antique box collection.
This magnificent antique George IV sterling silver gilt table snuff box has an oval rounded form.
The body of this impressive antique snuff box...
Category
Antique 1820s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Gilt Tobacco Box
By Hester Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 18th century collection
This exceptional English antique George III sterling silver gilt tobacco box has an oval form.
The surface of this antique box is plain and retains the original gilding.
This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive shield shaped cartouche displaying the crest of a bull below the engraved name 'F Daw'.
The surface of the cover is further ornamented with impressive bright cut engraved floral festoon and ribbon bow designs.
The rim of the cover is encompassed with a thread decorated border.
This impressive example of Georgian silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman; such examples crafted by this lady silversmith...
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century, 1850s, Dutch Silver Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Dutch silver biscuit box has circular form.
The body of the box is plain and encompassed with a band of applied reed decoration to the lower rim.
This biscuit box retains the original hallmarked hinged cover ornamented with further applied reed decoration to the upper and lower rims.
The hallmarks struck to this impressive Dutch silver biscuit box include:
Maker's mark: ICF (untraced)
Duty mark: Minerva head, C (The Hague)
Tax mark: Axe/hatchet mark
Silver quality/purity mark: Crowned lion rampant .934 (934/1000)
Date mark: X (1857)
Retailer's mark: Diemont (William Diemont)
Condition
This antique silver biscuit box...
Category
Antique 1850s Dutch Tableware
Materials
Silver
You May Also Like
Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Austrian 18th or early 19th century gilt continental silver box, beautifully adorned with curvilinear and shell motifs, measuring 7'' in length by 5 1/3'' in depth by 3 2/3'' in heig...
Category
Antique 18th Century Austrian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver Oval Box, 19th Century, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
Oval box. Silver, 19th centu.
With contrast marks.
Oval box with flat lid made of silver, partially gilded, decorated on the outside with figurative scenes ...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
German Silver Gilt Oval Tobacco Box, Augsburg, circa 1720
Located in New York, NY
Maker Elias Adams. Finely engraved with arabesques on cover, shoulder and body.
Category
Antique 1720s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique German Rococo Revival Silver Dresser / Snuff Box by Gebrüder Dingeldein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German gilt solid silver hinged dresser or snuff box.
With a shaped body & conforming lid and overall repousse decoration.
Marked to the base with pseudo-Hanau Germa...
Category
Early 20th Century German Silver Bowls
Materials
Silver
Small Dutch 19th Century Silver Lodderein or Snuff Box by Dirk de Gilde Koppenol
Located in Delft, NL
Small Dutch 19th Century Silver Lodderein or Snuff Box by Dirk de Gilde Koppenol
A Lodderein box or a snuff box in rectangular shape with filigree motif
The Silversmith is Dirk de ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique 19th Century Austrian Solid Silver & Enamel Trinket Box, Vienna c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance revival solid silver-gilt and enameled trinket box, beautifully enamelled throughout dipicting various mythological scenes. Apparently ...
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
More Ways To Browse
German Antique Silver
German Boat
Antique German Marks
Oval Silver Box
17th Century German
Antique German Furniture Makers
Silverware Box
Boat Bar
Antique Silverware Box
German Silverware
17th Century German Silver
17th Century German Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
Augsburg Silver
Silver Snuff Box German
Sterling Silver Match Box
Antique Enamel Snuff Box
Tobacco Jars