Hello all. I recently acquired this snuffbox and would appreciate any information the snuffbox collectors may know about it. From what I gather it’s probably Victorian, silver, and the inside is gold plated. It polished up quite a bit since these photos were taken and is currently full of F&T Princes I’m not interested in selling but would love to hear any insight other collectors may have to it’s origin etc. Pics at: Pavig’s snuffbox

The only insight I can offer is that it’s beautiful.

Hello pavig. This is an interesting pattern on the lid. I think it’s Southern European made, or maybe French? What are the marks? Could not make them out from your photo. Is this silver or brass?

Viking. The box appears to be silver with gold plating inside. There is a makers mark on the bottom which reads [J.G] (reversed out of a rounded rectangle impression). Two other marks are to the right but they’ve been worn down presumably by years of eager pinching - gold on one side is quite worn. On the underside of the lid is scribed in freehand. It appears to say: 1204 aaj |- LL |- or 1204 aaf |- LI |- … the writing is so tiny it’s difficult to read.

What a wonderful box! A good antique dealer or auction house should be able to help you identify it, but be careful not to get ripped off.