19thc German Hanau Silver Snuff Box, by Neresheimer & Sohne / Gerbruder Glaser
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A darling snuff box in an oblong 6-sided hexagonal shape adorned with floral & swirling patterns. The front & back facing sides are decorated with draped garlands and wreaths. Hinge based opening. Based on its two identifying marks, its markers are Neresheimer & Sohne as well as Gerbruder Glaser. It is our educated estimation that this snuff box was made somewhere between 1883-1903 & possibly exhibited in the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition.
Marks: (Left to Right)
*Hanau silver hallmarks recorded and published by Scheffler in “Goldschmiede Hessens”,
Per the Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks Identification of Hanau Marks.
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bird atop 3 small flowers - #513 (Scheffler) identified maker is Neresheimer & Sohne.
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"B" - #538 (Scheffler, in Nereshelmer entry) identified maker is Gerbruder Glaser.
Width: 2"
Beautiful age-related condition. This snuff box would be enhanced with a good hand polish. Note: sticker residue left from old tag (can easily be cleaned off). Please see all photos for complete description.
