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A Large Victorian Silver Pill Box
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A Large Victorian Silver Pill Box

19th century
Description

A good sized silver pill box from the late Victorian period, made by the silversmith George Unite. This excellent example is round in shape, with a deep sided body and pull of lid. The body is decorated with rounded flutes and a chased floral band to the top. The lightly domed lid has a stipple background with acanthus leaves over, along with a central shield shaped cartouche, which is vacant. The edges are crimped to aid with removal. A charming and useful example, being of good capacity. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- UK £8.00.

Europe £16.00.

Outside Europe £24.00.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, holes or splits.

Hallmarks :- Full set to base and matching part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1888.

Maker :- George Unite.

Height :- 2.8 cms.

Diameter :- 4 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1071457
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ACA1968
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Description
A good sized silver pill box from the late Victorian period, made by the silversmith George Unite. This excellent example is round in shape, with a deep sided body and pull of lid. The body is decorated with rounded flutes and a chased floral band to the top.
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The lightly domed lid has a stipple background with acanthus leaves over, along with a central shield shaped cartouche, which is vacant.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The edges are crimped to aid with removal. A charming and useful example, being of good capacity. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A circular Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with foliate scroll engraving, an unengraved shield cartouche, a crimped rim, and vertical fluting around the base.
fig 1. A Large Victorian Silver Pill Box

Postage and packing :- UK £8.00.

Europe £16.00.

Outside Europe £24.00.

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, holes or splits.

Hallmarks :- Full set to base and matching part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1888.

Maker :- George Unite.

Height :- 2.8 cms.

Diameter :- 4 cms.

Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071457
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1968
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A circular Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with foliate scroll engraving, an unengraved shield cartouche, a crimped rim, and vertical fluting around the base.

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A circular Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with foliate scroll engraving, an unengraved shield cartouche, a crimped rim, and vertical fluting around the base.
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During the Victorian era, small silver boxes were designed to hold medicinal pills, lozenges, or breath mints while travelling. They served both practical storage purposes and acted as status symbols displayed on dressing tables or carried in pockets.

Victorian silver boxes were primarily constructed from sterling silver, comprising 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Internal surfaces were sometimes gilded with a thin layer of gold wash to prevent corrosion from contents.

Authentic British Victorian silver features a set of official hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the lion passant for sterling purity, a monarch head duty mark, a city assay mark, a date letter, and a makers mark.

An antique silver pill box functions well as a decorative accent when styled on a bedside table, dressing table, or stacked atop books on a coffee table. It can also serve as functional storage for small jewellery pieces such as rings or cufflinks.

To preserve antique sterling silver, clean gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and specialized silver polish to remove tarnish without scratching. Avoid submersion in harsh chemicals or abrasive solutions, which can damage delicate engraving or original oxidisation details.
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