Sterling Silver Snuff Box Book Shaped Container
Title
Sterling Silver Snuff Box Book Shaped Container
Subject
Snuff Box
Description
A very elegant new sterling silver book shaped snuff box. Continental made. Beautifully crafted in the shape of a book. Hand engraved scroll and floral decorations on the front. Ribbed decorations on the sides. With elegant circular engine turned decoration inside. Markings: Inside lid 925
Creator
Continental (Artist)
Source
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-STERLING-SILVER-SNUFF-BOX-BOOK-SHAPED-CONTINENTAL-2-/390358501245
Publisher
Antiques Boutique Lt. UK
Contributor
Ebay
Rights
No known copyright issues.
Format
Silver Snuff Box
Type
Physical Item
Identifier
AOB 1: 4-12-2012
Description Source
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-STERLING-SILVER-SNUFF-BOX-BOOK-SHAPED-CONTINENTAL-2-/390358501245
Creation date(s)
Post-1940
Measurements
4.4 cm x 3.4 cm x 1.1 cm
22 g
Extent
1 box (4.4 cm x 3.4 cm x 1.1 cm)
Current Location
England, United Kingdom
Materials and Techniques
engraving (action)
silver (metal)
silver (metal)
Creation Location
England, United Kingdom
- Date Added
- April 21, 2012
- Collection
- Book Objects
- Item Type
- Artifact
- Tags
- book, book object, box, silver, snuff box
- Citation
- Continental (Artist), “Sterling Silver Snuff Box Book Shaped Container,” An Open Book, accessed May 2, 2024, https://anopenbook.omeka.net/items/show/2.