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Victorian Silver Pill Ring Snuff Box Birmingham 1897
Aramis Antiques
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Victorian Silver Pill Ring Snuff Box Birmingham 1897

19th century
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
Description

A charming Victorian silver pill or ring or snuff box with clear hallmarks on base and lid for Birmingham 1897 and makers mark for Deakin & Francis. This little box is beautifully made and is in superb condition. It stands on a rectangular base with outswept gadrooned sides. The alternate gadroons are in smooth relief or are chased in a feather shape. The design is repeated on the lid, surrounded by a pie crust edge. There is a vacant shield on the lid. The box is gilt lined with no apparent wear. The lid shuts with a nice snap!

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1152671
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A charming Victorian silver pill or ring or snuff box with clear hallmarks on base and lid for Birmingham 1897 and makers mark for Deakin & Francis. This little box is beautifully made and is in superb condition. It stands on a rectangular base with outswept gadrooned sides. The alternate gadroons are in smooth relief or are chased in a feather shape. The design is repeated on the lid, surrounded by a pie crust edge. There is a vacant shield on the lid. The box is gilt lined with no apparent wear. The lid shuts with a nice snap!
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152671
Aramis Antiques
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A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid.
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Archive I A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid.

Victorian silver pill ring snuff box Birmingham 1897

Archive II A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View II
Archive III A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View III
Archive IV A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View IV
Archive V A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View V
Archive VI A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View VI
Archive VII A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View VII
Archive VIII A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View VIII
Archive IX A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View IX
Archive X A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid. View X
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A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid.
Victorian silver pill ring snuff box Birmingham 1897
Ref: SA1152671
A small rectangular Victorian sterling silver pill box featuring embossed scalloped detailing and a central oval medallion on the hinged lid.
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Produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, these small decorative silver containers were crafted for holding pills, snuff, or small items, often featuring elaborate repousse embossing and hallmarking from British silversmith hubs such as Birmingham.

Late Victorian silver boxes were typically crafted from sterling silver stamped with official British hallmarks, featuring hand-embossed or die-stamped fluted ornamentation and fitted hinged lids.

Look for official British hallmarks stamped on the interior or base, including the anchor symbol for the Birmingham assay office, the lion passant indicating sterling purity, and a specific date letter.

Small silver boxes can be placed atop a bedside table, a dressing table tray, or stacked on books upon a coffee table to introduce reflective metalwork texture and historical character.

Clean gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated for antiques, avoiding abrasive chemicals to protect the fine embossed detail and natural patination.
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