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Victorian Small Silver Embossed Heart Shape Trinket / Jewellery Box William Comyns
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Victorian Small Silver Embossed Heart Shape Trinket / Jewellery Box William Comyns

19th century
Sold 1 February 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A sweet silver heart shaped trinket box with embossed decoration to the walls and upper half of the domed pull off cover of scrolls, arabesques, acanthus leaves and flowers with green man masks and a central heart shaped vacant cartouche to the cover. Crimped edging to the foot and cover. Hallmarked for London 1894, maker William Comyns & Sons.

It measures 4.3cm (1 5/8") by 3.9cm (1 1/2") wide and 2.9cm (1 1/8") high. It measures 24g / 0.8ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents, holes, splits or repairs and minor handling wear. The cover fits nice and snugly.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Heart Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.9cm (1.14")
Width
4.3cm (1.69")
Depth
3.9cm (1.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1109570
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1743
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A sweet silver heart shaped trinket box with embossed decoration to the walls and upper half of the domed pull off cover of scrolls, arabesques, acanthus leaves and flowers with green man masks and a central heart shaped vacant cartouche to the cover. Crimped edging to the foot and cover. Hallmarked for London 1894, maker William Comyns & Sons.
fig 1. A small heart-shaped Victorian silver trinket box featuring intricate embossed repousse decoration across its lid and sides.
fig 1. Victorian Small Silver Embossed Heart Shape Trinket / Jewellery Box William Comyns

It measures 4.3cm (1 5/8") by 3.9cm (1 1/2") wide and 2.9cm (1 1/8") high. It measures 24g / 0.8ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage, dents, holes, splits or repairs and minor handling wear. The cover fits nice and snugly.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Silver Heart Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Height
2.9cm (1.14")
Width
4.3cm (1.69")
Depth
3.9cm (1.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109570
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1743
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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A small heart-shaped Victorian silver trinket box featuring intricate embossed repousse decoration across its lid and sides.
Victorian Small Silver Embossed Heart Shape Trinket / Jewellery Box William Comyns
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse embossing, Heart shape, Scrollwork, Scalloped rim
  • SizeH 2.9 cm (1 in) x W 4.3 cm (2 in) x D 3.9 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver trinket boxes gained popularity during the 19th century as affluent households expanded their collection of dressing table accessories and personal storage items.

These boxes were typically fabricated from sterling silver using techniques such as repousse and chasing, where designs were hammered and punched into relief from the reverse and front.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office, date letter, makers mark, and silver standard.

Placed on a dressing table, bedside surface, or mantelpiece, the reflective metal surface adds a sophisticated metallic accent to modern decor schemes.

Silver items should be stored away from humid environments and cleaned infrequently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish to protect the intricate embossed details.
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