A great quality Nathaniel Mills silver snuff box hallmarked for Birmingham 1847. This silver snuff box is a beautiful shape and has an all over engraved decoration of ferns and leaves. It has a shaped central cartouche which is engraved with the initials H C in period and in keeping with the design and style of the snuff box. This is a really nice example of a silver snuff box to add to a collection or start a new one.
Assay Office: Birmingham
Maker: Nathaniel Mills
Date: 1847
Condition -
This silver snuff box in very good condition without any dings or dents , damage or repair. The decoration is still really good with minimal rubbing to the corners / edges. There is very little wear except to the definition of the thumbpiece. The hallmarks inside the lid and base are clear. The hinge is good with no repairs and the box closes snugly. Wear and marks are minimal and commensurate with age, polishing and light use. A great quality Snuff Box in very good condition.
Dimensions -
L: 5.5cm, W: 3.3cm, H: 1.3cm