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Antique Gilt American Coin Silver Snuff Box attributed to Benjamin Tappin
$1,800
£1,382.32
€1,584.12
CA$2,533.96
A$2,838.59
CHF 1,479.16
MX$34,624.94
NOK 18,796.78
SEK 17,724.03
DKK 11,823.47
About the Item
A fine antique gilt silver snuff box.
With engraved decorations to the top & monograms to both the top & bottom.
Struck with what appears to be a 'BT' partial touch marks for Benjamin Tappin of Boston.
Simply a wonderful coin silver snuff box!
Date:
Late 18th or Early 19th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is some minor rubbing to the gilding on the top of the box, and some residue to the interior of the lid. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Hallmarked:
Engraved with owner's monograms 'HA' to the top and 'MH' to the bottom.
Maker:
Benjamin Tappin
Marks:
Marked to the inside of the box with what appears to be a Benjamin Tappin's 'BT' touch mark.
Measurements:
Length: ca. 2 1/2 in.
Width: ca. 1 7/8 in.
Height: ca. 1/2 in.
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- Creator:Benjamin Tappin
- Metal:
- Dimensions:Height: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Width: 1.88 in (47.76 mm)Length: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)
- Style:Federal
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is some minor rubbing to the gilding on the top of the box, and some residue to the interior of the lid. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: D/I INV X211stDibs: LU849315739862
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