Nathaniel Mills Silver Snuff Box Birmingham 1835

Description

Heading : Nathaniel Mills silver snuff box with dedication
Date : Hallmarked in 1835 in Birmingham for Mills
Period : William IV
Origin : Birmingham, England
Decoration : Cast floral design to borders with reeded body, parcel gilt interior. “Presented to Mr James Berry of New Mills by a few of his Neighbours as a small token oftheir approbation of his conduct and humanity as OVERSEER OF THEIR HAMLET Dec 38.
Size :  7.5cm x 4.4cm, 1.8cm height
Condition : Excellent, no dings and minimal wear
Restoration : None
Weight : 87 grams (2.8 troy)

New Mills is a town in Derbyshire in the borough of High Peak. It was known for it’s cotton milling.