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Antique sterling silver snuff box. Made in Birmingham, England, 1793 by Samuel Pemberton. <P><P>
Measures 3 1/8 inches long. Weighs approx 60g / 2 troy oz. <P><P>
Oval shaped, hinged. The entire outside surface is richly engraved with joyous bright cut designs - floral and geometric and simply decorative. A rectangular cartouche with canted corners in the center has a monogram that looks like JA. Shields on either side are left empty. Even the bottom (underneath) is beautifully decorated. See 'photos. <P>
Inside is in much poorer condition than outside and shows it's age/lack of polishing. However, the outside has a wonderful patina, the engraving is very beautiful and the hinge in good shape. <P>
Hallmarks on top and bottom include a somewhat worn anchor for Birmingham, makers mark SP, date letter V for 1793. <P> |
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