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A Stunning Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri
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A Stunning Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 November 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Stunning Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri” found a buyer.

It was listed by Jeff Sims Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A gorgeous Edwardian silver pot pourri box. This lovely piece is of rounded form with a pull off lid, decorated with inlaid pique work to the tortoiseshell. Small pieces like this were used to scent cupboards or chests of drawers and were filled with violets or other fragrant petals. They were also component parts of large travelling toiletry sets and are not often found. A good collector's piece, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or breaks. There are a couple of pinprick dimples to the base, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Distortion to the Maker's mark.

Date :- London 1909.

Diameter :- 5.7 cms.

Height :- 2.5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver and Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri Jar to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1066544
Dealers Internal Reference
K1481
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A gorgeous Edwardian silver pot pourri box.
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This lovely piece is of rounded form with a pull off lid, decorated with inlaid pique work to the tortoiseshell.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Small pieces like this were used to scent cupboards or chests of drawers and were filled with violets or other fragrant petals. They were also component parts of large travelling toiletry sets and are not often found. A good collector's piece, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pot pourri jar featuring a pierced floral silver overlay on a dark tortoiseshell lid.
fig 1. A Stunning Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or breaks. There are a couple of pinprick dimples to the base, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Distortion to the Maker's mark.

Date :- London 1909.

Diameter :- 5.7 cms.

Height :- 2.5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver and Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri Jar to the Edwardian era.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066544
Dealers Internal Ref
K1481
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pot pourri jar featuring a pierced floral silver overlay on a dark tortoiseshell lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pot pourri jar featuring a pierced floral silver overlay on a dark tortoiseshell lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Items For Sale 150
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An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pot pourri jar featuring a pierced floral silver overlay on a dark tortoiseshell lid.
A stunning Edwardian silver & tortoiseshell pot pourri
Ref: SA1066544
An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pot pourri jar featuring a pierced floral silver overlay on a dark tortoiseshell lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes & Jars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced silver fretwork, Floral scrollwork engraving, Pique inlay
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

During the Edwardian era, decorative dressing table wares combining sterling silver with pique work and tortoiseshell experienced a surge in popularity, reflecting the elegance and refined tastes of the period.

These items typically feature a core structure of genuine hawksbill turtle shell, inlaid or mounted with hallmarked sterling silver, often utilising fine pierced work and hand-engraved floral motifs.

Authenticity is generally verified through clear British hallmarks stamped on the silver components, indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside the natural organic grain and warmth of genuine tortoiseshell.

These small decorative objects work well as refined accent pieces on dressing tables, mantelpieces, or enclosed glass cabinets, adding a touch of historical texture and metallic contrast to contemporary spaces.

Both materials require protection from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and chemical solvents; silver should be polished gently with a microfibre cloth, while tortoiseshell requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth.
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