Rare Antique English Crystal & Silver Plate Snuff Bottle, Early 19th C

Here on offer is a rare antique English crystal & silver plate snuff bottle, dating to the early 19th c. This snuff box came from the Trevor Barton collection, a world renowned collector of tobacciana who died in 2008, he had been amassing the collection for more than fifty years. Trevor Barton received the rare honour of being inducted into the’Academie Internationale de la Pipe’. The taking of snuff became popular in Georgian England and there were strict rituals. The paraphernalia became a way of signalling wealth. The glass is beautifully clear with a faceted hobnail body and the neck has. Long faceted panels cut into it. The crystal body is fitted with a silver plated collar that has a snug fitting cap with an elaborate finial. Beneath the cap is a loose stopper with an. The glass body is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The design of the silver plated cap is in excellent condition, the collar and spoon has degrees of wear (see photos). No other noted flaws. There are no maker marks. This gorgeous snuff bottle is offered in good antique condition, it measures approximately 9.5cm by 3.8cm. A wonderful rare collectable piece. Please see my pictures for the details of the condition. I will pack and weigh the items together and get the best possible price that I can, sometimes weight or value might dictate that I send multiple parcels to get a better value for you. This item is in the category “Collectables\Tobacciana & Smoking Supplies\Snuff Boxes”. The seller is “deewainhouse” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Material: Mixed Material
Type: Snuff Bottle
Sub-Type: Vintage (Pre-1970)
Brand: Unbranded