Antique Silver Snuff Box. On The Lune Side Bowling Green Lancaster 1854.

Stock Number: BSSB3719

£375.00 GBP

This fabulous antique silver snuff box which is fully hallmarked for 1854 is made by Yapp & Woodward and was presented as a trophy prize at a bowling competition in 1858.

This handsome box which has a hinged lid has a wonderful scrolling design pattern, feels heavy in the hand and is in excellent condition.

This interesting snuff box has an inscription to the top which reads...

Won by E Ellison. On the Lune Side Bowling Green. Lancaster. 20th July 1858.

A very nice and early snuff box that would make a wonderful gift for a silver collector or Bowls enthusiast.

Material: Sterling Silver.

Date: 1854.

Maker: Yapp & Woodward.

Hallmarks: Fully hallmarked with Lion for silver. Anchor for Birmingham. Victoria's head. Maker's mark Y & W for Yapp & Woodward. Date letter F for 1854.

Dimensions: Width: 8.5 cm (3 1/4"). Depth: 4.5 cm (1 3/4"). Height: 1.5 cm (1/2").

Weight: 7.19 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with only very light signs of use in keeping with age. Some general wear. A few tiny marks and dings. Nice clear hallmarks. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the box is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

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