Antique Pewter Snuffbox Snuff Box Raised Eagles Jardinière w/ Flowers Lid Design
Description: Offered here is an antique (Late 18th or early 19 century) rectangular pewter snuff box or snuffbox. The box is rectangular in shape with straight sides and rounded corners. The box has s hinged lid equipped with a small protruding thumb piece. The lid of the box is decorated with a raised design depicting a central Jardinière with flowers flanked by two eagles with raised wings looking at the jardinière. The eagles are within a nice scroll design with a foliate add-on. This bottom of the box has a geometric design in the center with a floral and foliate repeating design surrounding it along the edge. The sides of the box are undecorated. The box is in fair condition with soiling throughout, and a break between the front side and the base, which is tight, but you can see the light coming through and the side is not flush with the base. The inside of the box has pitting and stains. The design on both the top and bottom is worn off but is still obvious and looks good. The box has minor dings throughout with pitting and staining throughout. The hinge is intact and works as it should but the lid does not close tightly. Other than that, the box is all original and is in good condition. A nice snuff box in fair to good condition after being around for many years, 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: Unknown but most likely was made sometime in late 1800s (late 19th century) to early 1900s (early 20th century).
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Size: The box measures ~3 1/4" by ~1 7/8" by ~3/4" and weighs about 3.5 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: An interesting antique snuffbox in fair to good original condition, which would make a nice addition to your snuffbox collection or tobacco/smoking related collection.
Condition: The box is in generally fair to good condition. It shows soiling throughout and a break between the front side and the base, which is tight, but you can see the light coming through and the side is not flush with the base. The inside of the box has pitting and stains. The design on both the top and bottom is worn off but is still obvious and looks good. The box has minor dings throughout with pitting and staining throughout. The hinge is intact and works as it should but the lid does not close tightly. The box has soiling throughout and a dark patina. The box has minor dings throughout. Other than that, the box is all original (except for the repair in the hinge) and is in fair condition for being over 100 years old. 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.
Date: Unknown but most likely was made sometime in late 1800s (late 19th century) to early 1900s (early 20th century).
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Size: The box measures ~3 1/4" by ~1 7/8" by ~3/4" and weighs about 3.5 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: An interesting antique snuffbox in fair to good original condition, which would make a nice addition to your snuffbox collection or tobacco/smoking related collection.
Condition: The box is in generally fair to good condition. It shows soiling throughout and a break between the front side and the base, which is tight, but you can see the light coming through and the side is not flush with the base. The inside of the box has pitting and stains. The design on both the top and bottom is worn off but is still obvious and looks good. The box has minor dings throughout with pitting and staining throughout. The hinge is intact and works as it should but the lid does not close tightly. The box has soiling throughout and a dark patina. The box has minor dings throughout. Other than that, the box is all original (except for the repair in the hinge) and is in fair condition for being over 100 years old. 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.
