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Mid 19th Century Small Dutch Silver Pill Box, Netherlands 1847
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Mid 19th Century Small Dutch Silver Pill Box, Netherlands 1847

19th century
Description

This delightful solid silver Dutch pill box is dated 1847. Of oval form, the pull-off domed silver lid embossed with wrythen decorations with a decorative scalloped rim. The sides plain silver. The base hallmarked.

Hallmarks:

Date letter "N" for 1847

Unidentified city mark

Dimensions:

Length: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Height: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Dutch Silver Pill Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1117062
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV91
Description
This delightful solid silver Dutch pill box is dated 1847.
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Of oval form, the pull-off domed silver lid embossed with wrythen decorations with a decorative scalloped rim.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The sides plain silver. The base hallmarked.

fig 1. A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Small Dutch Silver Pill Box, Netherlands 1847

Hallmarks:

Date letter "N" for 1847

Unidentified city mark

Dimensions:

Length: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Height: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

fig 2. A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid.
fig 2. Mid 19th Century Small Dutch Silver Pill Box, Netherlands 1847

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
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Dutch Silver Pill Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117062
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV91
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid.
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Archive I A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid.

MID 19TH CENTURY SMALL DUTCH SILVER PILL BOX, NETHERLANDS 1847

Archive II A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid. View II
Archive III A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid. View III
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Archive VI A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid. View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 150
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Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid.
MID 19TH CENTURY SMALL DUTCH SILVER PILL BOX, NETHERLANDS 1847
Ref: SA1117062
A small round Dutch silver pill box featuring a scalloped rim and an embossed floral repousse lid.
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FAQs

During the 19th century, Dutch silversmiths produced small silver boxes designed for functional items such as pills, snuff, or patches. These pieces were often decorated with repousse work, depicting floral motifs or genre scenes characteristic of Netherlands metalwork.

Antique silver boxes were typically crafted from solid silver, tested and stamped with regional hallmarks indicating purity. Construction techniques included hand-hammering, repousse embossing, chasing, and precise fitting of push-fit or hinged lids.

Authentic Dutch silver from this era features official hallmark stamps, such as makers marks, duty marks, or year letters. Assessing the crispness of hand-embossed details and observing natural wear pattern on contact surfaces also confirms period construction.

A small silver box can be styled on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity tray to hold small items like rings. It functions as a decorative metallic accent that adds historical detail to a contemporary surface.

Maintain antique silver by dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth and applying specialised silver polish sparingly to prevent residue build-up in recessed details. Store in a dry environment with low humidity to minimise oxidisation.
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