Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8

William & Mary Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1690

$2,657.54
£1,900
€2,269.02
CA$3,635.46
A$4,068.18
CHF 2,124.21
MX$50,014.07
NOK 26,799.41
SEK 25,218.11
DKK 16,928.59
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A Very Rare William & Mary Snuff Box Made in London circa 1690. Maker's Mark of Ah With a Crown Above and a Cinquefoil Below. The Snuff Box is of escutcheon form with plain sides and base and a slightly domed cover. The cover is most beautifully, and unusually, engraved with foliate scroll work, strap work and a bearded mask motif. The very top of the cover, near to the hinge, also displays finely detailed swimming dolphins, engraved to the finest standard. The base is engraved with the contemporary initials A.B and the interior displays original mellow gilding. The side of the base is also well struck with the maker's mark which is shown on page 145 of Jackson's "Gold & Silver Marks". Additional information: Length: 3.1 inches, 7.75 cm. Width: 2.25 inches, 5.63 cm. Height: 0.75 inches, 1.88 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    William and Mary (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1690
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3747391stDibs: LU978137503702

More From This Seller

View All
Fine George III Patch Box Made in Birmingham in 1801 by Joseph Taylor
Located in London, GB
The patch box is of an unusually large oval form, with a pull off cover. The cover is decorated with an outer prick dot and arrow head border, around a set of contemporary script ini...
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Decorative Boxes

Fine George III Hinged Patch Box Made in London by Thomas Brough, 1799
Located in London, GB
A Fine George III Hinged Patch Box Made in London in 1799 by Thomas Brough, The Box has an elliptical form and the hinged cover is engraved with an outer band of foliate motifs on a...
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box for a Lady Made in London, circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A Fine George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box, Most Probably for a Lady. Made Almost Certainly in London circa 1790. The Snuff Box is of an unusual smaller size and was most probably for...
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

George IV Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1823 by John Bettridge
Located in London, GB
The vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and is engraved on the cover with trellis work designs and stylized foliate motifs around a rectangular cartouche engraved with contempor...
Category

Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes

George III Vinaigrette Made in London by Joseph Ash, 1812
By Joseph Ash I
Located in London, GB
A fine George III Vinaigrette made in London in 1812 by Joseph Ash. The Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and the cover is engraved with prick dot bands around a trellis work...
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Charles II Confit Box Made in London, circa 1670
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare Charles II Confit Box Made, Most Probably, in London circa 1670, Maker's Mark of M With a Crown Above This very rare piece is circular in form and plain in design ...
Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

You May Also Like

Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1842
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Nathaniel Mills silver snuff box with parcel gilt interior Date : Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1842 for Mills Period : Victoria Origin : Birmingham, England Decoration : Scr...
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Long Silver Trinket Box
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English long silver trinket box.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver Snuff Box
Located in Delft, NL
19th century French silver snuff box Late 19th century silver snuffbox with engraved centre and gilt interior Hall marked by the Silversmith, Dubois Leon & Bauve Henri The Dutch...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco 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

Dutch silver pill box, 1863
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver pill box, 1863 A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved floral decor on the lid. The silver box has a hinged lid. The box is Dutch silver hallmarked...
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Trinket Box, Circa 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
An 19th-century sterling silver snuff trinket box with engine-turned engraving to the hinged lid, brightly gilded interior with the character "10" on both lid and base, excellent co...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver