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Fabulous Antique Solid Silver Oval Trinket Box with Cherub Relief - 1907
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Fabulous Antique Solid Silver Oval Trinket Box with Cherub Relief - 1907

1900 - 1920
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A fabulous Antique Solid Silver Oval Trinket Box beautifully adorned with a cluster of cherubic faces nestled among clouds. The interior has its original gold wash, lending a rich, luxurious tone that contrasts beautifully with the exterior silver finish. Hallmarked for London, 1907 and marked for renowned maker ‘William Comyns & Sons’.

* Ideal for storing delicate items like rings, brooches, or keepsakes.

Measurements:

Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)

Width: 5 1/4" (approx. 13.5cm)

Depth: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Silver weight: 130g

In good condition – Light surface wear consistent with age. The hinge operates smoothly, and the gilding remains bright.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Trinket Box to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09103018
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 119 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
London hallmarks with date letter m: 1907.
Maker's mark WC: the firm of William Comyns & Sons.
Matching lion passant and date letter inside the lid flange.
Original gold wash lining inside the base and cover.
Embossed cherub heads among clouds: popular Edwardian motif after Joshua Reynolds.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157574
Dealers Internal Reference
P51566
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Description
A fabulous Antique Solid Silver Oval Trinket Box beautifully adorned with a cluster of cherubic faces nestled among clouds.
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The interior has its original gold wash, lending a rich, luxurious tone that contrasts beautifully with the exterior silver finish.
Kingsdown Antiques

Hallmarked for London, 1907 and marked for renowned maker ‘William Comyns & Sons’.

fig 1. An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring an embossed lid with four cherub heads and a foliate border along the rim.
fig 1. Fabulous Antique Solid Silver Oval Trinket Box with Cherub Relief - 1907

Ideal for storing delicate items like rings, brooches, or keepsakes.

Measurements:

Height: 1" (approx. 2.5cm)

Width: 5 1/4" (approx. 13.5cm)

Depth: 4 1/4" (approx. 11cm)

Silver weight: 130g

In good condition – Light surface wear consistent with age. The hinge operates smoothly, and the gilding remains bright.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Trinket Box to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09103018
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 119 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
London hallmarks with date letter m: 1907.
Maker's mark WC: the firm of William Comyns & Sons.
Matching lion passant and date letter inside the lid flange.
Original gold wash lining inside the base and cover.
Embossed cherub heads among clouds: popular Edwardian motif after Joshua Reynolds.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157574
Dealers Internal Ref
P51566
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Archive I An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring an embossed lid with four cherub heads and a foliate border along the rim.

Fabulous Antique Solid Silver Oval Trinket Box with Cherub Relief - 1907

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An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring an embossed lid with four cherub heads and a foliate border along the rim.
Fabulous Antique Solid Silver Oval Trinket Box with Cherub Relief - 1907
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An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring an embossed lid with four cherub heads and a foliate border along the rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCherub relief, Repousse detail, Foliate rim, Oval form
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

An Edwardian solid sterling silver trinket box takes an oval form with an embossed lid featuring a cluster of four cherub faces nestled among clouds. The piece displays a bright silver finish paired with a foliate border along the rim, while the lower body incorporates detailed decorative mouldings and figural motifs around the band. Hallmarked for London in 1907 by the maker William Comyns and Sons, the item shows light surface wear consistent with age alongside a smoothly operating hinge. Measuring 2.5 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, the box fits neatly upon a bedside table to hold delicate rings, brooches, or keepsakes.

FAQs

An Edwardian silver trinket box is a decorative container crafted from sterling silver between 1901 and 1910, typically featuring relief work such as cherubs, scrolls, or classical figures.

These containers were crafted using repousse and chasing techniques to raise patterns from the reverse side of sheet sterling silver, complete with fitted lids and official hallmark stamps.

Authentic British silver items feature a full set of hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, an assay town symbol, a makers mark, and a specific date letter.

Position the box on a dressing table, bathroom countertop, or stacked atop books on a side table to add a metallic textural accent to a modern room.

Gently polish the silver with a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to preserve the natural oxidisation in the recessed decorative relief.
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