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Victorian Embossed Silver Pill Box 1898
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Victorian Embossed Silver Pill Box 1898

19th century
Sold 31 October 2025 · Silver Antiques Online
This “Victorian Embossed Silver Pill Box 1898” found a buyer.

It was listed by Silver Antiques Online. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This superb SOLID SILVER PILL BOX has an intricate repousse design and was made by the well-known and sought-after silversmiths of Henry Matthews in 1898.

With a blank cartouche which could be personalised with initials etc., this lovely box has a strong hinge and the lid closes tightly despite being over 125 years old.

A beautiful piece which would make a lovely gift or add to a collection.

Dimensions:

Length – 1.75” (44mm) / Height – 0.75” (19mm) / Width – 1.25” (32mm)

Weight – 19.0gm / 0.61ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

Much of the interior gilt has been polished out over the years.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £10.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

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(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1165316
Dealers Internal Reference
PB_581898
Dealers Notes

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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
This superb SOLID SILVER PILL BOX has an intricate repousse design and was made by the well-known and sought-after silversmiths of Henry Matthews in 1898.

With a blank cartouche which could be personalised with initials etc., this lovely box has a strong hinge and the lid closes tightly despite being over 125 years old.

fig 1. An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche.
fig 1. Victorian Embossed Silver Pill Box 1898

A beautiful piece which would make a lovely gift or add to a collection.

Dimensions:

Length – 1.75” (44mm) / Height – 0.75” (19mm) / Width – 1.25” (32mm)

Weight – 19.0gm / 0.61ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e.

“
they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved.
Silver Antiques Online

As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

fig 2. An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche.
fig 2. Victorian Embossed Silver Pill Box 1898

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

Much of the interior gilt has been polished out over the years.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

fig 3. An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche.
fig 3. Victorian Embossed Silver Pill Box 1898

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £10.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £20.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £30.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165316
Dealers Internal Ref
PB_581898
Silver Antiques Online
Silver Antiques Online
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Archive I An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Embossed Silver Pill Box 1898

Archive II An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche. View II
Archive III An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche. View III
Archive IV An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche. View IV
Archive V An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche. View V
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Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche.
Victorian Embossed Silver Pill Box 1898
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An ornate oval Victorian embossed silver pill box featuring intricate floral motifs and a central blank cartouche.
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  • ObjectPill & Trinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Repousse embossing, Hinged lid, Central cartouche
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Victorian silver items frequently display heavy ornamentation, intricate repousse work, and deep embossing inspired by nature, floral motifs, and historical revival movements.

These items were typically manufactured from sterling silver using techniques such as casting, hand-chasing, embossing, and repousse to achieve dimensional surface decoration.

Authentic items feature period-appropriate hallmarks indicating the assay office, standard mark, and date letter, alongside natural wear and oxidisation consistent with age.

These small objects provide subtle metallic accents and can be displayed on dressing tables, mantelpieces, or side tables to introduce historical texture to modern spaces.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a soft, non-abrasive cloth specifically formulated for silver to avoid wearing down delicate embossed details.
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