Silver Snuff Box ?

[davidk1960]

Hello, I would like to know more about this Silver Snuff Box, It came from an old estate with many 19th century Items. It has an inner lid with holes. It is Gold inside and could be plated on top of the Silver. There is a mark inside, I can see a "B" inside of a square. I would appreciate any knowledge to help identify ? Thank you

[maxine*j]

Given that inner lid / cover with perforations, I'd say it's a vinaigrette or possibly for smelling salts (rather than a snuff box). 

Vinaigrettes:

https://www.google.com/search?q=antique+silver+vinaigrette&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiV9v...

[davidk1960]

Thats what I was thinking but I have never seen one like this. Thank you

[maxine*j]

Look at the link in my post and you'll see several similar to yours, I think.

[davidk1960]

Thank you Maxine, You have been so helpful, I will be listing this item soon. Thanks Again, David

[sonomabarn67]

When you list, take clear crisp close ups of the marks (and the other views too) ; they are unreadable in your current photos.

[maxine*j]

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@davidk1960 wrote:
Thank you Maxine, You have been so helpful, I will be listing this item soon. Thanks Again, David

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You're very welcome.   I wouldn't rush to list it, though.  It looks old and it looks interesting, and I think there's more to learn about it.  Post a photo or two of any marks you see here, per Sonoma's suggestion.  (Just hit reply to this or any other post here and put the pictures in this thread.)

[sonomabarn67]

Maxine is right. This looks to be late 18th-early 19th century and from England with a gilt wash. The marks will tell you exactly.

[argon38]

A picture of the base would also be useful for completeness. Did any of the other items from the estate have this crest on it?

[sonomabarn67]

On the crest, that's the same shield you asked about a while back. Looks like this one never had an emblem/design inside it or it is very worn down.