Snuffbox
Joshua Butler
Category
Silver
Date
1831
Materials
silver & aventurine
Measurements
70 mm (Width)
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291103
Summary
A William IV silver oblong snuffbox, the hinged lid inset an aventurine tablet, the sides and underside engine turned in bands between foliate chased borders, shaped thumbpiece, by Joshua Butler, 1831.
Marks and inscriptions
Joshua Butler, 1831 (hallmark)
Makers and roles
Joshua Butler, silversmith