An early 19^th century Norwegian silver and tortoiseshell snuff box, Bergen 1835 probably by Peder Schrøder (active from 1818)

Of oval form the sides with die stamped decoration of trailing acanthus scroll and rosettes, the top with inset tortoiseshell sections and hinge, the base with traces of wrigglework decoration and engraved initials Th E in cursive script. The interior with traces of gilding. Marked to interior with town mark, assayers mark for Christien Hoff active 1821-60 (H over W), makers mark, month mark and date stamp 35.

Length – 6.8 cm / 2.7 inches