An early 19^th century unmarked silver snuff box, probably German date 1820

Of elliptical form, with a hinged lid with stand-away hinge and a moulded thumbpiece. The lid engraved with musical trophies, swords and swags, edged with a bright cut engraved band, the underside with concentric engraved bands with prick-dot initials FHM 1820.

Length – 8.6 cm / 3.45 inches

Weight – 61 grams / 1.96 ozt