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Silver Cribbage Box (Birmingham 1895)
Ballinderry Antiques
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Ballinderry Antiques

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Silver Cribbage Box (Birmingham 1895)

19th century
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Silver cribbage box

birmingham 1895

dimensions approx 4" x 3" x 1 1/4" high (inches)

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

Ballinderry Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Cribbage Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1164149
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Description
Silver cribbage box

birmingham 1895

dimensions approx 4" x 3" x 1 1/4" high (inches)

Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

Ballinderry Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Cribbage Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164149
Ballinderry Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012
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A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border.
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Archive I A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border.

Silver Cribbage Box (Birmingham 1895)

Archive II A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border. View II
Archive III A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border. View III
Archive IV A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border. View IV
Archive V A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border. View V
Archive VI A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border. View VII
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Ballinderry Antiques
Telephone 028 9265 1046
Location
2 Lower Ballinderry Rd
Ballinderry Upper
Lisburn
BT28 2EP
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ballinderryantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 109
Items Sold 27
Ballinderry Antiques
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Location: 2 Lower Ballinderry Rd , Ballinderry Upper , Lisburn , BT28 2EP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border.
Silver cribbage box (birmingham 1895)
Ref: SA1164149
A rectangular late Victorian sterling silver cribbage box featuring a central glazed Queen of Hearts playing card surrounded by a pegboard border.
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Silver cribbage boxes gained popularity during the late Victorian era as luxury parlour gaming accessories. They combined a functional score-keeping cribbage board with storage for playing cards or pegs, reflecting the nineteenth-century preference for specialized silver novelties.

Victorian cribbage boxes were typically constructed from sterling silver, often featuring hand-drilled peg holes along the perimeter of the lid. The central panels frequently incorporated glass-covered playing cards, enamel, or engraved motifs, with hardwood or fabric linings inside to protect gaming accessories.

Authentic pieces carry official British assay office hallmarks, such as the Birmingham anchor mark, a lion passant for sterling quality, and a date letter corresponding to the late nineteenth century. Inspecting the precise spacing of the cribbage peg holes and the hand-crafted hinges also helps verify period authenticity.

Position the box on an office desk, coffee table tray, or mantelpiece alongside leather-bound books and brass accents. Its compact scale and detailed silver work make it an intriguing accent piece for styled vignette displays in study or living spaces.

Clean the exterior silver gently using a soft, non-abrasive cotton cloth and a specialized silver polish, avoiding contact with any glass panels or paper inserts. Store the box in a dry environment away from moisture to prevent tarnish and protect internal paper or fabric components from degradation.
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