BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER NOVELTY BIRD (Wren) HINGED SNUFF BOX

  

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER NOVELTY BIRD (Wren) HINGED SNUFF BOX. This is a wonderful rare Victorian solid silver Novelty Bird (Wren) Snuff Box, this wonderful snuff Box dates to circa 1880 making it over 130 years old, this Bird Snuff Box crafted beautifully, it is in the form of a Bird which looks like a Wren, it has the most stunning very detailed embossed and chased decoration, it is so life like with the pretty detailed wings that curve down the body to the feathered trail, he has a delightful face with chubby cheeks and a regal beak, the detailing is exquisite, to open you will see the bird sits upon the hinged lid which protrudes out to be used as a thumb piece for opening.

The quality of the craftsmanship is superb, this would have once belonged to a wealthy Victorian Gentleman and used daily in a time when snuff taking was the fashion, many years ago, this is so very tactile and once held it has the most wonderful feel. I can fin no hallmarks but it has been tested and is solid silver. This will add something very special to any collection, my photos dont do it justice. 8 cm across from beak to tail. The item "BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER NOVELTY BIRD (Wren) HINGED SNUFF BOX" is in sale since Wednesday, November 28, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Other Solid Silver". The seller is "silver_treasures" and is located in ledbury. This item can be shipped worldwide.