Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cameo Box 1901 John Grinsell Hebe Eagle Snuff

An exceptional and highly collectible late-Victorian solid sterling silver oval trinket, pill, or snuff box, dating to 1901.

The lid is inset with a beautifully hand-carved natural Italian shell cameo depicting a classical mythological scene. The interior retains its original, warm gilt wash (vermeil) finish.

The interior of the box features a crisp, complete set of British hallmarks confirming its authenticity:

• Maker’s Mark: J.G & S for the esteemed silversmiths John Grinsell & Sons (Birmingham), highly regarded for luxury novelties.
• Town Mark: Anchor for the Birmingham Assay Office.
• Standard Mark: Lion Passant certifying solid Sterling Silver (.925 purity).
• Date Letter: Lowercase b inside a cut-corner shield denoting the year 1901.

Additional partial secondary matching hallmarks are visible across the closure seam on the outer rim.