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An Excellent Edwardian Silver String Box
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An Excellent Edwardian Silver String Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 April 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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A rare and desirable item of Edwardian silver. This is a superb two part string box by the collectable Levi & Salaman. The attractive domed and rounded box is attached to the base via a push fit. There is an aperture to the top for the string to emerge and an elegant band to the middle. The pedestal base is weighted to facilitate the smooth withdrawl of string and for stability. Silver string boxes are always in demand, due to their scarcity. A wonderful decorative and practical piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits. The body fits tightly to the base.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to base, part marks to body.

Date :- Birmingham 1902.

Maker :- Levi & Salaman.

Height :- 6 cms.

Diameter :- 6.4 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver String Box to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1092506
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2025
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Description
A rare and desirable item of Edwardian silver. This is a superb two part string box by the collectable Levi & Salaman. The attractive domed and rounded box is attached to the base via a push fit. There is an aperture to the top for the string to emerge and an elegant band to the middle. The pedestal base is weighted to facilitate the smooth withdrawl of string and for stability. Silver string boxes are always in demand, due to their scarcity. A wonderful decorative and practical piece. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver string box featuring a dome-shaped lid with a central aperture dispensing twine, resting on a flared circular base.
fig 1. An Excellent Edwardian Silver String Box

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits. The body fits tightly to the base.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to base, part marks to body.

Date :- Birmingham 1902.

Maker :- Levi & Salaman.

Height :- 6 cms.

Diameter :- 6.4 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver String Box to the Edwardian era.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092506
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2025
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver string box featuring a dome-shaped lid with a central aperture dispensing twine, resting on a flared circular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An Edwardian sterling silver string box featuring a dome-shaped lid with a central aperture dispensing twine, resting on a flared circular base.
An excellent Edwardian silver string box
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An Edwardian sterling silver string box featuring a dome-shaped lid with a central aperture dispensing twine, resting on a flared circular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDomed lid, Circular flared base, Central string aperture
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 6.4 cm (3 in) x D 6.4 cm (3 in)

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Edwardian string boxes were crafted during the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910), a period marked by refined stationery use and elaborate desk organisation in middle- and upper-class homes and offices.

These pieces were typically made from sterling silver, often featuring hallmarks stamped into the metal indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, combined with an internal aperture for dispensing twine.

Authenticity is verified through clear British hallmarks, traditional manufacturing techniques such as spinning or soldering, and appropriate age-related wear including minor surface scratches and patination.

This type of decorative object functions effectively as a functional desk accessory in a home office or as a curated accent piece on a bookshelf or mantelpiece, blending historic metallic texture into contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the historic surface finish.
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