Snuff Box
Silversmith
William Jamieson
(Aberdeen, Scotland, active 1806 - 1841)
Datec.1820
Object NameSnuff Box
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Length: 6.4 cm, Height: 6.8 cm, Width: 3.8 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1981 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001131
Keywords
The box is engraved with the initials of family members, from 1701 to 1891, creating a family tree. A Latin inscription on the base tells us that the members of this family sought longevity, or immortality, through this piece of silver, but sadly the name of the family is unknown.
