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A Lovely Edwardian Silver and Faux Tortoiseshell Pill Box
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A Lovely Edwardian Silver and Faux Tortoiseshell Pill Box

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Lantern Antiques
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This is a very pretty little silver and faux tortoiseshell pill box, or ring box, made by the excellent silversmiths, Levi and Salaman, Birmingham, 1906. Of circular form, it has fine, pique inlaid decoration to the lid, above a cushion base. The interior is well gilded. The hallmark is legible, with a little rubbing. With only very minor signs of use, this piece is in excellent antique condition, with no damage, losses or repairs.

Diameter: 4.2cms (1.6 inches)

Height: 2.3cms (0.9 inches)

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Lantern Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Pill Box to the 1900s.

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SA1105149
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A83709
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This is a very pretty little silver and faux tortoiseshell pill box, or ring box, made by the excellent silversmiths, Levi and Salaman, Birmingham, 1906. Of circular form, it has fine, pique inlaid decoration to the lid, above a cushion base. The interior is well gilded. The hallmark is legible, with a little rubbing.
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With only very minor signs of use, this piece is in excellent antique condition, with no damage, losses or repairs.
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Diameter: 4.2cms (1.6 inches)

Height: 2.3cms (0.9 inches)

Date of Manufacture

Lantern Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Pill Box to the 1900s.

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SA1105149
Dealers Internal Ref
A83709
Lantern Antiques
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A circular Edwardian sterling silver pill box displayed open alongside a silver-mounted lid featuring a dark brown faux tortoiseshell inset with silver cartouche inlay.
A Lovely Edwardian Silver and Faux Tortoiseshell Pill box
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A circular Edwardian sterling silver pill box displayed open alongside a silver-mounted lid featuring a dark brown faux tortoiseshell inset with silver cartouche inlay.
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During the Edwardian period (19011910), silversmiths crafted small, elaborate boxes intended for dressing tables, vanity sets, and personal accessories. These items often incorporated classical motifs, delicate inlay work, and gilded interiors to protect the silver from tarnishing when holding cosmetics or tablets.

Edwardian boxes typically utilised sterling silver bases paired with materials like genuine or faux tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, or enamel on the lids. The interiors were frequently finished with a gold wash, known as vermeil or gilding, to prevent corrosion from contents.

Authentic British silver pieces feature full hallmark stamps including a makers mark, a town mark, a lion passant denoting sterling silver quality, and a date letter corresponding to the Edwardian era. Inlay designs from this period often display rococo scrolls, garlands, or heraldic cartouches.

Small antique silver boxes function effectively on a bedside table, marble vanity tray, or decorative sideboard stack alongside books. They add texture and historic detail to personal grooming spaces without cluttering modern surfaces.

Clean silver components using a soft microfibre cloth designed for silver polishing, taking care not to let polish contact tortoiseshell or plastic elements. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent warping or chemical degradation of inset materials.
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