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A Fine 19thc Germany Silver and Cut Glass Hinged Trinket Box, by Posen of Frankfurt and Berlin
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A Fine 19thc Germany Silver and Cut Glass Hinged Trinket Box, by Posen of Frankfurt and Berlin

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hough & Son
Description

A Fine 19thC Germany silver and cut glass hinged trinket box, by Posen of Frankfurt and Berlin.

The firm of Posen was established in 1869 by Brendina Wetzlar, the widow of Lazarus Jacob Posen. Initially based in Frankfurt on the Main, they later opened a second shop in Berlin. The company produced a variety of silver objects in various styles, including Art Nouveau, and specialized in Judaica.

Measures approx. 10.5cm x 7.5cm x 3cm.

In very good, antique condition - with no chips or damage to the glass.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Hough & Son has dated this Silver Cut Glass Casket to the 1900s.

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SA1170549
Description
A Fine 19thC Germany silver and cut glass hinged trinket box, by Posen of Frankfurt and Berlin.

The firm of Posen was established in 1869 by Brendina Wetzlar, the widow of Lazarus Jacob Posen. Initially based in Frankfurt on the Main, they later opened a second shop in Berlin.

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The company produced a variety of silver objects in various styles, including Art Nouveau, and specialized in Judaica.
Hough & Son

Measures approx. 10.5cm x 7.5cm x 3cm.

In very good, antique condition - with no chips or damage to the glass.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Silver Cut Glass Casket to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170549
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A 19th-century shaped clear glass trinket box featuring a silver hinged lid decorated with a central laurel wreath motif.
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Archive I A 19th-century shaped clear glass trinket box featuring a silver hinged lid decorated with a central laurel wreath motif.

A Fine 19thc Germany Silver and Cut Glass Hinged Trinket Box, by Posen of Frankfurt and Berlin

Archive II A 19th-century shaped clear glass trinket box featuring a silver hinged lid decorated with a central laurel wreath motif. View II
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Archive XI A 19th-century shaped clear glass trinket box featuring a silver hinged lid decorated with a central laurel wreath motif. View XI
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A 19th-century shaped clear glass trinket box featuring a silver hinged lid decorated with a central laurel wreath motif.
A Fine 19thC Germany Silver and Cut Glass Hinged Trinket Box, by Posen of Frankfurt and Berlin
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A 19th-century shaped clear glass trinket box featuring a silver hinged lid decorated with a central laurel wreath motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical Revival
  • MaterialSilver, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsLaurel wreath motif, Reeded border, Lobed shape, Ribbon detailing
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Neoclassical Revival trinket box originates from nineteenth-century Germany and comes from the workshop of Posen of Frankfurt and Berlin. The piece combines a clear cut glass body with a silver hinged lid, displaying a lobed shape complemented by multiple reeded borders and a ribbon detailing across the mount. The top of the cover incorporates a central laurel wreath motif alongside a multi-coloured decorative picture beneath the glass surface. The base stands directly upon a flat wooden surface without feet, while the silver framework shows subtle horizontal turning and parallel ribbing around the perimeter. Measuring 3 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, this lidded container suits placement on a bedside table to hold small personal items such as rings and pins. The compact proportions allow the box to integrate smoothly into domestic bedroom schemes as a functional tabletop accessory.

FAQs

During the 19th century, silver-mounted glass caskets were prominent fixtures on vanity tables across Europe. Renowned silversmiths in Germany and France crafted these vessels to hold jewellery, trinkets, or cosmetic items, reflecting Neoclassical and Rococo design movements.

These boxes feature hand-cut or moulded heavy glass bases fitted with solid silver rims and lids. The silver elements were typically attached using custom metal collars or pin hinges, adorned with engine turning, chasing, or relief ornament.

Authentic German silver from this period often bears official standard marks, such as the crescent moon and crown (Reichskrone), purity indicators such as 800 or 925, and stamped workshop makers marks near the hinge or rim.

Position the box on a bedroom dressing table, marble bathroom vanity, or entrance console table to function as a storage accent for small everyday items or delicate jewellery.

Dust the glass body using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid submerged baths that could loosen silver mounts. Polish the silver lid gently using a dedicated silver polishing cloth to avoid abrading raised details or removing natural oxidation in chased crevices.
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