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Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Pill Box 1896
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Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Pill Box 1896

19th century
Sold 11 February 2026 · Silver Antiques Online
This “Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Pill Box 1896” found a buyer.

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Description

A superb VICTORIAN SILVER PILL BOX made by John Edward Wilmott in 1896

This lovely Heart Shaped Silver Pill Box has an embossed all-over design and a hinged lid with a blank cartouche to the centre.

The interior still retains the original gilt coating – a sign of real quality.

In good condition (see condition report) with no added engravings etc. and with a strong hinge to the lid, this wonderful Silver Pill Box would make a lovely gift or would add to any collection.

Dimensions:

Length – 2.0” (50mm) / Width – 1.75” (44mm) / Height – 1.0” (25mm)

Weight – 17gm / 0.56ozt

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 are no repairs

Note: One or two very small wear holes to lid – nothing much but mentioned for accuracy.

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:

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191450
Dealers Internal Reference
PB_581896
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
A superb VICTORIAN SILVER PILL BOX made by John Edward Wilmott in 1896
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This lovely Heart Shaped Silver Pill Box has an embossed all-over design and a hinged lid with a blank cartouche to the centre.
Silver Antiques Online

The interior still retains the original gilt coating – a sign of real quality.

fig 1. An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Pill Box 1896

In good condition (see condition report) with no added engravings etc. and with a strong hinge to the lid, this wonderful Silver Pill Box would make a lovely gift or would add to any collection.

Dimensions:

fig 2. An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Pill Box 1896

Length – 2.0” (50mm) / Width – 1.75” (44mm) / Height – 1.0” (25mm)

Weight – 17gm / 0.56ozt

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:

fig 3. An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Pill Box 1896

Used / Excellent

There are no repairs

Note: One or two very small wear holes to lid – nothing much but mentioned for accuracy.

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 4. An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior.
fig 4. Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Pill Box 1896

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
3cm (1.18")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191450
Dealers Internal Ref
PB_581896
Silver Antiques Online
Silver Antiques Online
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Archive I An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Heart-shaped Pill Box 1896

Archive II An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior. View II
Archive III An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior. View III
Archive IV An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior. View IV
Archive V An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior. View V
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Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior.
Victorian Silver Heart-Shaped Pill Box 1896
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An open heart-shaped Victorian silver pill box featuring embossed floral scrollwork on the exterior and a gilt interior.
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  • ObjectTrinket & Pill Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsHeart shape, Repousse scrollwork, Gilt interior, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Victorian silverware is characterised by elaborate ornamentation, heavy embossing, and a strong influence from historical revival styles such as Gothic, Rococo, and Renaissance.

These items were typically fabricated from sterling silver using techniques such as repousse, chasing, and hand-engraving, often featuring a gilt interior finish known as wash gilding.

Authenticity is verified through official hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for sterling silver, a city assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Such decorative objects are traditionally styled on dressing tables, mantelpieces, or side tables, adding a layer of historical texture and metallic contrast to contemporary spaces.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised non-abrasive silver polish only when necessary, avoiding harsh dips that can strip the natural oxidisation and patina.
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