[RESERVED] Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Snuff Box with Floral Thumbpiece - Thomas Pemberton & Robert Mitchell 1818

Description and Details 

We are delighted to offer this Georgian solid silver gilt snuff box made in London in 1818 with the marks of Thomas Pemberton & Robert Mitchell.The snuff box features a beautiful fully gilt surface with a slightly off-tone lemon-gold tone which glistens brightly under lighting. 

Classically decorated in Georgian fashion with the fine engine turning on all sides, this box may appear similar to many counterpart pocket snuff boxes of its period.It is, however, upon closer inspection of the thumbpiece that this box is ever so slightly irregular and distinguishes itself from counterpart boxes. The thumb-piece which normally serves as an aid in opening the lid has been profusely chased and decorated with floral motifs to a further degree than usual. The floral chasing extends from one end to another and features a higher relief and depth than the norm. Extending almost halfway down the side of the engine-turned walls and having a significant presence on the front, it is this contrast to the rest of the box that makes for a subtle yet sophisticated elegance. The interior of the box is also fully gilt which prevents the surface of the silver from tarnishing as quickly. 

Whilst this box would make for a nice contrasting piece in a snuff box collection, in the modern day, such boxes could also be used practically to store small items, mints and pills in addition to the traditional snuff (tobacco) that would have been stored within. 

A full set of English hallmarks is present on the interior lid and base of the box.     

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