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Asprey Victorian Silver Pill Ring Box Birmingham 1889
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Asprey Victorian Silver Pill Ring Box Birmingham 1889

19th century
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
Description

A Victorian silver pill or ring box with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1889 and makers mark for Horton & Allday. The base is also engraved with the retailer’s name ASPREY, 166 New Bond Street, W. The box was probably bespoke made for ASPREY to their design. The main feature of the design is the gadrooning of the sides and the lid in opposite directions, giving a dynamic and light catching effect. The base and lid have little pie crust rims. There is a smooth central shield for initials or crest, empty. The interior is gilded. The hinge is good and the lid closes perfectly. Exquisitely made, in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the 1880s.

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Description
A Victorian silver pill or ring box with clear hallmarks for Birmingham 1889 and makers mark for Horton & Allday. The base is also engraved with the retailer’s name ASPREY, 166 New Bond Street, W. The box was probably bespoke made for ASPREY to their design.
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The main feature of the design is the gadrooning of the sides and the lid in opposite directions, giving a dynamic and light catching effect.
Aramis Antiques

The base and lid have little pie crust rims. There is a smooth central shield for initials or crest, empty. The interior is gilded. The hinge is good and the lid closes perfectly. Exquisitely made, in excellent condition.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161882
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Archive I An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box with spiral fluted detailing and a plain central cartouche on the lid.

ASPREY Victorian silver pill ring box Birmingham 1889

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An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box with spiral fluted detailing and a plain central cartouche on the lid.
ASPREY Victorian silver pill ring box Birmingham 1889
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An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box with spiral fluted detailing and a plain central cartouche on the lid.
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During the Victorian era, small silver containers were crafted to store medicinal pills, lozenges, or small personal items. Retailers and silversmiths created decorated sterling silver boxes that served as portable accessories and symbols of social standing.

These boxes were constructed from sterling silver, meeting British hallmark standards of 925 parts per thousand silver. Techniques included hand-fluting, repousse, engraving, and casting, with hinged lids fitted to ensure precise closure.

Authentic British pieces carry official assay office hallmarks, including the sterling lion passant mark, an assay office symbol, a date letter indicating the exact year of manufacture, and a makers initials mark.

A compact silver box functions effectively on a bedside table, dressing tray, or vanity surface to store daily jewellery, offering functional utility alongside decorative texture.

Clean silver gently using a specialised silver polishing cloth to remove surface tarnish without scratching the metal. Avoid abrasive liquid cleaners or immersion in chemical baths, which can strip natural patina from carved recesses.
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