Antique English Brass Snuffbox with Hinged Lid James Brindley Esq. Winchester
Description: Offered here is an antique (Late 18th to early 19th century) oval shaped brass snuff box or snuffbox. This box is oval in shape with flat top and bottom having canted edges meeting a rounded edge. The top represents a hinged lid which is engraved in nice cursive calligraphy "James Brindley Esq. Winchester" in two lines. The box is rather heavy for its size weighing almost 3 ounces. It fits nicely in the palm of your hand. is dark, presumably for the snuff. The box is unmarked as to the maker, The hinge is intact, may have been repaired sometime in its life, but works as it should and the lid closes tightly as a snuffbox lid should. The box is all original and is in very good condition for being over 200 years old. A nice snuff box, which would make a nice addition to any collection. Pleases carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Uncertain but was most likely made sometime in late 1700s to early 1800s (late 18th century to early 19th century).
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The box was most likely made in England.
Size: The box measures ~2 3/4" by ~1 3/4 and is ~7/8" high. The box weighs about 2.8 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked as to the maker.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: An interesting antique snuffbox in very good original condition, which would make a nice addition to your snuffbox collection or tobacco/smoking related collection.
Condition: This snuff box is in generally good condition with minor dings and scratches throughout. The hinge is intact, but may have been resoldered sometime in the past, and the lid closes properly tight as a lid of a snuffbox should. The interior of the box is dark and soiled probably from the snuff. The exterior of the box has a nice warm patina and is engraved with the words “James Brindley Esq. Winchester". In our opinion, the box is soiled and has residue of brass cleaner along the edge which would benefit from a good cleaning to bring the box to its original beauty. The box is all original and is in good condition after being around for over 200 years. The box could probably use a good cleaning to bring its full beauty out, but we leave that to the discretion of the new owner. Just a nice antique pewter snuffbox worthy of a spot in any collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
