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Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Ablutio Religious Box 1885
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Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Ablutio Religious Box 1885

19th century
Sold 16 July 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautifully made rare Victorian sterling silver religious box. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1885 with the makers mark being HP&Co for Hardman Powell and Co. It has been engraved ABLUTIO which translates to washing or cleansing so most likely contained some form of religious oil or ointment. It i s in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just a tiny little mark -see final photo. It measures approx. 1.25 inches (3cm) across by 0.5 inch (1.2cm) tall and weighs 14 grams. A very nice quality rare little piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Box to the Victorian era.

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A beautifully made rare Victorian sterling silver religious box. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1885 with the makers mark being HP&Co for Hardman Powell and Co.
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It has been engraved ABLUTIO which translates to washing or cleansing so most likely contained some form of religious oil or ointment.
The Silver Squirrel

It i s in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, just a tiny little mark -see final photo. It measures approx. 1.25 inches (3cm) across by 0.5 inch (1.2cm) tall and weighs 14 grams. A very nice quality rare little piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1154295
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37350a
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A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Ablutio Religious Box 1885

Archive II A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border. View II
Archive III A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border. View III
Archive IV A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border. View IV
Archive V A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border. View V
Archive VI A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border. View VI
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A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border.
RARE VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER ABLUTIO RELIGIOUS BOX 1885
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A small circular Victorian sterling silver box engraved with the word ablutio on the lid and a beaded border.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved lettering, Beaded border, Circular form

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Preservation requires minimal cleaning with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish only when necessary, avoiding abrasive materials that can damage surface engraving.

Antique silver objects can be displayed on mantelpieces, desks, or within glass cabinets to add historical contrast and reflective metallic texture to contemporary spaces.

Authenticity is determined by examining official British assay office hallmarks, including the makers mark, standard mark, date letter for the specific year, and monarchs head.

These items were typically manufactured from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as casting, hand engraving, and border texturing.

Victorian ecclesiastical silver encompasses liturgical items produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, often reflecting the Gothic Revival movement and high church manufacturing standards.
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