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Gorgeous Gentelman's Silver & Tortoisehsell Trinket Box
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Gorgeous Gentelman's Silver & Tortoisehsell Trinket Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 June 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Gorgeous Gentelman's Silver & Tortoisehsell Trinket Box” found a buyer.

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Description

A superb item of George V silver dressing table ware for the gentleman. This is a quality box for pins, studs or cuff links. The body is rectangular and has a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell and the words Pins & Studs applied in pique work. Inside the box is fully plush lined. A superior quality piece, both practical, decorative and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- Birmingham 1925.

Hallmarks :- Soft but readable. Loss to the Maker's mark.

Length :- 9.5 cms.

Depth :- 5.2 cms.

Height :- 3 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver and Tortoiseshell Box to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1141646
Dealers Internal Reference
12594
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Description
A superb item of George V silver dressing table ware for the gentleman. This is a quality box for pins, studs or cuff links.
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The body is rectangular and has a hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell and the words Pins & Studs applied in pique work.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Inside the box is fully plush lined. A superior quality piece, both practical, decorative and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script.
fig 1. Gorgeous Gentelman's Silver & Tortoisehsell Trinket Box

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- Birmingham 1925.

Hallmarks :- Soft but readable. Loss to the Maker's mark.

Length :- 9.5 cms.

Depth :- 5.2 cms.

Height :- 3 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver and Tortoiseshell Box to the 1920s.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141646
Dealers Internal Ref
12594
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script. SOLD4 JUN 26
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Archive I A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script. SOLD4 JUN 26

Gorgeous Gentelman's Silver & Tortoisehsell Trinket Box

Archive II A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script. View II
Archive III A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script. View III
Archive IV A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script. View IV
Archive V A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script. View V
Archive VI A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script. View VII
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Jeff Sims Antiques

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script.
Gorgeous Gentelman's silver & tortoisehsell trinket box
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A rectangular silver trinket box featuring a mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell lid with the inscription pins & studs in script.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Tortoiseshell, Velour
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsScript lettering, Mottled tortoiseshell pattern, Stepped silver bezel rim
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

These items are small decorative containers featuring panels of genuine hawksbill turtle shell mounted in sterling silver frames, historically used on dressing tables or desks for storing small personal effects.

They are typically constructed with a wooden core, lined with velvet or silk, and clad in polished tortoiseshell with silver mounts, hinges, and sometimes inlay work.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hallmarks on the silver mounts, the natural growth patterns and warmth of the tortoiseshell, and traditional hand-crafting techniques such as pin hinges and dovetail joints.

These decorative objects work well when placed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table to add texture, historical contrast, and a reflective metallic element to contemporary schemes.

Tortoiseshell should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme heat to prevent warping or fading, and cleaned gently with a soft, dry cloth without the use of harsh chemical solvents.
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