Antique Silver Plated American Postman's Hat Table Snuffbox - William Barthman of New York circa 1890

Here on offer is an antique silver plated American Postman's hat style table snuffbox.

The miniature metal hat has been very well made and shows fine detailing of cloth texturing around the rim and sides along with a twisted rope copper cord across the front, that has buttons and knots on either side.

The circular top fits snuggly and lifts off to reveal a gilt interior.

It appears to have been made by a well-known American retailer of fine watches and jewellery, William Barthman of New York in about 1890.

On the bottom of the box is stamped:

Wm. BARTHMAN
174 BROADWAY
NEW YORK
QUADRUPLE PLATE
PAT'D JULY 10 - 94

The address 174 Broadway was the location of their first store that opened in 1884. The patent date implies this box was made around the 1890’s.

The snuffbox shows signs of plating loss and dark patination to the finish. There are some small dents to the lid and the tip of the rim is very slightly curved up.
There is also some slight loss of the gilt finish to the interior.

It measures 2.9” (7.4cm) long including the rim and the lid is 2.5” (6.3cm) diameter.

It weighs 78g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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Code: 50652