94g VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX ROTHESAY WEST FREE CHURCH SCOTLAND 1843
A beautiful rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver table snuff box. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1843 with the maker being Edward Smith. It has been superbly designed with the cartouche to the lid has been engraved 'Presented to The Revn Robert Elder MA Honorary President of the West Free Church Young Men's Christian Association as a mark of regard by the Members of that Society Rothesay 7th Oct 1863'. There is a Wiki page with more about Robert Elder. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. The hinge is smooth and tight, the inside gilded and clean. It measures over 3 inches (7.8cm) across by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) wide by 0.75 inch (1.9cm) tall and weighs 94 grams. A high quality fascinating piece.