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Victorian English Silver Pierced Pot Pourri Box
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Victorian English Silver Pierced Pot Pourri Box

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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An attractive English Victorian silver pot pourri box with pierced hinged cover and cast decoration depicting a rococo style scene of a gentleman and his lady companion dancing, each with an arm raised as about to come together and she with a fan in her other hand. A shaped edge, the scene is framed with scrolls, and baskets of fruit and flowers are arranged between them. This romantic scene is all wrapped up with a large ribbon tied into a bow above their heads. The box itself has a shaped front and has an embossed frieze of scrolls, cornucopias of fruit and bows running all around. Hallmarked to both cover and base for London 1898, maker Samuel Jacob. The inside of the cover is also stamped with the registered design number Rd 335975.

It measures 9cm (3 1/2") wide by 6.1cm (2 3/8") deep and 3.2cm (1 1/4") high. It weighs a substantial 95g / 3.1ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents or repairs, minor handling wear, the hinge is good and the cover closes flush.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Pot Pourri Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6.1cm (2.40")
Reference Numbers
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SA1084262
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1682
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An attractive English Victorian silver pot pourri box with pierced hinged cover and cast decoration depicting a rococo style scene of a gentleman and his lady companion dancing, each with an arm raised as about to come together and she with a fan in her other hand.
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A shaped edge, the scene is framed with scrolls, and baskets of fruit and flowers are arranged between them.
The Fancy Fox

This romantic scene is all wrapped up with a large ribbon tied into a bow above their heads. The box itself has a shaped front and has an embossed frieze of scrolls, cornucopias of fruit and bows running all around. Hallmarked to both cover and base for London 1898, maker Samuel Jacob. The inside of the cover is also stamped with the registered design number Rd 335975.

fig 1. An ornate antique silver pot pourri box featuring intricate pierced scrollwork and figural motifs on the lid.
fig 1. Victorian English Silver Pierced Pot Pourri Box

It measures 9cm (3 1/2") wide by 6.1cm (2 3/8") deep and 3.2cm (1 1/4") high. It weighs a substantial 95g / 3.1ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents or repairs, minor handling wear, the hinge is good and the cover closes flush.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Pot Pourri Box to the Victorian era.

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6.1cm (2.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084262
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1682
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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An ornate antique silver pot pourri box featuring intricate pierced scrollwork and figural motifs on the lid.
Victorian English Silver Pierced Pot Pourri Box
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An ornate antique silver pot pourri box featuring intricate pierced scrollwork and figural motifs on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Figural decoration, Floral motifs
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 6.1 cm (2 in)

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Pot pourri boxes gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as decorative vessels used to diffuse dried flowers and aromatic herbs throughout domestic interiors.

These items are typically crafted from sterling or coin silver, utilising techniques such as piercing, repousse, chasing, and casting to create intricate openwork patterns.

Authentic pieces usually feature British hallmarks stamped onto the metal, indicating the assay office, standard of silver, and date letter corresponding to the Victorian era.

Place the box on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or dressing surface as a focal point to introduce metallic texture and historical character to modern schemes.

Use a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish sparingly to avoid removing fine surface details, and store the item in a dry environment to prevent tarnish.
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