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A George V Large Silver Art Deco Pill Box
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A George V Large Silver Art Deco Pill Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely George V large silver pillbox. The box is rounded and shaped, with a gently concave waist and has a pull-off lid. There are no engraved initials or monograms and the lid has engine turned decoration in the Art Deco taste. The interior is lightly gilded. A good example, both practical and collectable. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£25.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no holes, dents or splits. There are a few pinprick dimples to the base, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1918.

Diameter :- 4.5 cms.

Height :- 2 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Art Deco Pill Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195789
Dealers Internal Reference
13740
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Description
A lovely George V large silver pillbox. The box is rounded and shaped, with a gently concave waist and has a pull-off lid.
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There are no engraved initials or monograms and the lid has engine turned decoration in the Art Deco taste.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The interior is lightly gilded. A good example, both practical and collectable. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A circular George V sterling silver Art Deco pill box featuring fine engine-turned geometric engraving on the lid.
fig 1. A George V Large Silver Art Deco Pill Box

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£25.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no holes, dents or splits. There are a few pinprick dimples to the base, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1918.

Diameter :- 4.5 cms.

Height :- 2 cms.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Art Deco Pill Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195789
Dealers Internal Ref
13740
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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A circular George V sterling silver Art Deco pill box featuring fine engine-turned geometric engraving on the lid.
A George V large silver Art Deco pill box
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A circular George V sterling silver Art Deco pill box featuring fine engine-turned geometric engraving on the lid.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned engraving, Concentric circle pattern, Stepped rim base
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

A George V silver trinket box dates from the Art Deco period, rendered in sterling silver with a reflective silver finish. The rounded circular container possesses a gently concave waist and a removable pull-off lid, detailed with fine engine-turned geometric engraving, concentric circle patterns, and a stepped rim base. The lid shows no monograms, while the exterior displays pinprick dimples on the base and hallmarks. The dimensions measure 2 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Suitable for everyday use in a modern home, this practical and collectable container sits neatly upon a bedside table or dressing table. It stores small personal items such as pills, rings, or cufflinks securely out of sight. The compact scale allows it to fit onto narrow surfaces without crowding surrounding decor.

FAQs

Art Deco silver, prominent during the 1920s and 1930s, is characterised by streamlined geometric forms, engine-turned patterns, symmetrical decoration, and a move away from organic Victorian ornamentation towards modern, industrial aesthetic precision.

Silver boxes from the George V period were typically crafted from sterling silver and frequently featured guilloche or engine-turned engraving created using precision lathe tooling to produce fine geometric patterns on the lid and body.

Authentic British silver pieces from the George V era bear official hallmark stamps consisting of the makers mark, town mark, standard mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, and a date letter corresponding to a year between 1910 and 1936.

Small antique silver containers serve as functional accent pieces when arranged on a bedroom dressing table, placed atop a stack of books on a coffee table, or integrated into a curated tray display in a living space.

Antique silver should be gently polished with a soft microfiber cloth and a dedicated silver cream to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive cleaners or dipping solutions that could strip delicate engraving or remove natural patination from recessed details.
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