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1944 Sterling Silver Box
Beeches Vintage
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Beeches Vintage

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1944 Sterling Silver Box

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Beeches Vintage
Description

This is a beautiful Sterling Silver Box from the 1940s, perfect for storing small items. It comes in a gift bag and would be a fantastic gift.

It was made by William Comyns and Sons and it was Hallmarked in London in 1944. The Hallmarks are on the side of the box on both the base and the lid.

The box has shiny Sterling Silver sides and a very pretty engineered pattern to the lid. In the centre of the lid it has a blank rectangular cartouche.

The hinge works well and the lid lifts to show a beautiful fully lined Cedar Wood interior. It also has a divider so the base can be split into two compartments.

It's in good condition with a little tarnish in the design on the lid which helps to show the detail. It has quite a few tiny dot dints to the side, a small dent to the back edge and a larger one on the front edge of the lid which can be seen in the photos. There's an ink stain to the wood inside.

It weighs 246g and measures 11cm by 8.9cm (4 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches). The height is 4.4cm (just over 1 1/2 inches).

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
4.4cm (1.73")
Declaration

Beeches Vintage has dated this 1940s Sterling Silver Box to the 1940s.

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SA1018118
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1944 silver box
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Description
This is a beautiful Sterling Silver Box from the 1940s, perfect for storing small items. It comes in a gift bag and would be a fantastic gift.

It was made by William Comyns and Sons and it was Hallmarked in London in 1944. The Hallmarks are on the side of the box on both the base and the lid.

fig 1. A square sterling silver box featuring an engine-turned pattern on the lid with a unengraved central rectangular cartouche.
fig 1. 1944 Sterling Silver Box

The box has shiny Sterling Silver sides and a very pretty engineered pattern to the lid. In the centre of the lid it has a blank rectangular cartouche.

The hinge works well and the lid lifts to show a beautiful fully lined Cedar Wood interior. It also has a divider so the base can be split into two compartments.

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It's in good condition with a little tarnish in the design on the lid which helps to show the detail.
Beeches Vintage

It has quite a few tiny dot dints to the side, a small dent to the back edge and a larger one on the front edge of the lid which can be seen in the photos. There's an ink stain to the wood inside.

It weighs 246g and measures 11cm by 8.9cm (4 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches). The height is 4.4cm (just over 1 1/2 inches).

Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
4.4cm (1.73")
Date of Manufacture

Beeches Vintage has dated this 1940s Sterling Silver Box to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018118
Dealers Internal Ref
1944 silver box
Beeches Vintage
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A square sterling silver box featuring an engine-turned pattern on the lid with a unengraved central rectangular cartouche.
1944 Sterling Silver Box
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A square sterling silver box featuring an engine-turned pattern on the lid with a unengraved central rectangular cartouche.
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FAQs

Mid-20th century sterling silver boxes served multiple purposes, commonly functioning as cigarette boxes, vanity dresser containers, or desk accoutrements for small items.

These boxes were constructed from sterling silver, typically 92.5 percent pure silver, often embellished using engine turning, a geometric mechanical engraving technique creating fine repetitive patterns.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarks stamped directly into the metal, including a makers mark, lion passant indicating sterling quality, assay office mark, and a specific date letter.

A sterling silver box functions as a refined accent piece when placed on an office desk, coffee table, or sideboard top alongside books and structured objects.

Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth prevents buildup, while occasional light polishing with specialized silver polish removes oxidisation without dulling crisp engine-turned details.
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