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Exquisite Victorian Silver Pill Box by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 1890
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Exquisite Victorian Silver Pill Box by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 1890

19th century
Sold 21 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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It was listed by Julie Cartwright 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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Description

This charming solid silver trinket box bears the mark of the sought-after silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd.and is dated Birmingham 1890. Of rectangular form, the domed cover and sides profusely embossed with foliate designs on a finely textured background. . The pull-off lid opening to reveal the original rich gilt interior. Both lid and base with decorative pinched borders.

Hallmarks:

CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "P" for 1890.

Duty Mark.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Depth: 4cm/ 1.4 inches.

Height: 2cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089766
Dealers Internal Reference
AOUT80
Description
This charming solid silver trinket box bears the mark of the sought-after silversmiths Saunders & Shepherd.and is dated Birmingham 1890.
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Of rectangular form, the domed cover and sides profusely embossed with foliate designs on a finely textured background.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

. The pull-off lid opening to reveal the original rich gilt interior. Both lid and base with decorative pinched borders.

fig 1. A small square Victorian sterling silver pill box with an embossed floral pattern on the hinged lid.
fig 1. Exquisite Victorian Silver Pill Box by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 1890

Hallmarks:

CS*FS for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings Shepherd.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "P" for 1890.

Duty Mark.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

fig 2. A small square Victorian sterling silver pill box with an embossed floral pattern on the hinged lid.
fig 2. Exquisite Victorian Silver Pill Box by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 1890

Depth: 4cm/ 1.4 inches.

Height: 2cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089766
Dealers Internal Ref
AOUT80
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A small square Victorian sterling silver pill box with an embossed floral pattern on the hinged lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite Victorian Silver Pill Box by Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 1890

Archive II A small square Victorian sterling silver pill box with an embossed floral pattern on the hinged lid. View II
Archive III A small square Victorian sterling silver pill box with an embossed floral pattern on the hinged lid. View III
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
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A small square Victorian sterling silver pill box with an embossed floral pattern on the hinged lid.
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER PILL BOX BY SAUNDERS & SHEPHERD, BIRMINGHAM 1890
Ref: SA1089766
A small square Victorian sterling silver pill box with an embossed floral pattern on the hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral repousse, Scalloped edges, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver pill boxes became popular in the 19th century as portable, decorative containers used by the affluent to carry medicines, lozenges, or personal items safely.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as stamping, repousse, chasing, and hand engraving to achieve intricate surface ornamentation.

Authenticity is verified by checking for British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office, standard of silver, and date letter corresponding to the Victorian period.

This small object can be displayed on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf as a refined decorative accent among books and contemporary accessories.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can strip historical oxidisation.
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