Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V

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Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver snuff box; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver snuff box has a rectangular form. Two sides of the case are embellished with panels of engraved decoration depicting men on horseback accompanied by dogs, passing a character speaking the elucidating word 'hulo'. One end of the box displays further engraved decoration displaying two hands held together. The posterior side of this impressive box bears the inscription, 'When you have viewed this Box a'round, Return it to the owner safe and sound'. The underside is illustrated with an engraved horse drawn carriage scene below the wording 'A Gentleman & a Lady going to Gretna Green, Post haste. Yea Hip, Yea a Hip, Go it!' in addition to the spoken words from the vehicle 'go on'. This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover; this cover protrudes the body to the anterior surface forming a thumbpiece. The cover is ornamented with an engraved decoration depicting a further carriage scene in a rural setting accented with birds in a sun-filled sky. Note: In the late 18th century Gretna Green was seen as Las Vegas is to the present day. This small Scottish town became legendary for eloping English couples, allowing them to elope and marry without parental consent. In the 1800s a pewter box was crafted with a carriage scene. Dimensions: Length 7.5cm/3". Width 4.2cm/1.7". Height 1.1cm/0.4". Weight: 2.6 troy ounces/79.5g. Maker: Pairpoint Brothers. Origin: London, England. Date: 1925. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silverware.

Creator:
Pairpoint Brothers 1 (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 0.4 in (1.02 cm)Width: 1.7 in (4.32 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
Style:
Other (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver,Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1925
Condition:
This antique George V snuff box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The engraved decoration is all very crisp. Full hallmarks and part hallmarks are all clear.
Seller Location:
Jesmond, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A51881stDibs: LU120024890823