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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Heart' Trinket Box 1900
Robert Bush Antiques
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Heart' Trinket Box 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a super antique late Victorian sterling silver heart shape trinket box measuring 2 1/2" (6 cms) across x 2 3/4" (7 cms) x 1 1/4" (3 cm) high and in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the silversmiths mark for William Aitken.

Inside is gilded and is nice and clean and perfectly usable, there are no inscriptions or monograms and it weighs 56.7 grams / 1.8 troy oz.

This super box will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Heart Trinket Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204196
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9926
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Description
This is a super antique late Victorian sterling silver heart shape trinket box measuring 2 1/2" (6 cms) across x 2 3/4" (7 cms) x 1 1/4" (3 cm) high and in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.
fig 1. A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring embossed floral and scroll repousse detail on the lid.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Heart' Trinket Box 1900

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the silversmiths mark for William Aitken.

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Inside is gilded and is nice and clean and perfectly usable, there are no inscriptions or monograms and it weighs 56.
Robert Bush Antiques

7 grams / 1.8 troy oz.

This super box will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Heart Trinket Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204196
Dealers Internal Ref
9926
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Robert Bush Antiques
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Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring embossed floral and scroll repousse detail on the lid.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Heart' Trinket Box 1900
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A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring embossed floral and scroll repousse detail on the lid.
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Victorian silver trinket boxes often feature intricate repousse metalwork, elaborate scrollwork, and naturalistic floral motifs popular in late 19th-century decorative arts. Heart-shaped designs were frequently produced during the late Victorian era as symbols of affection.

These boxes were typically crafted from sterling silver (925 purity) using repousse and chasing techniques to raise patterns from the reverse and create detailed surface relief from the front. Lids were constructed with precise friction fits or small hinges.

Authentic British silver items feature official hallmark stamps indicating sterling quality, town of origin, date letter, and makers mark. The visual depth of hand-chased ornamentation and period-appropriate wear patterns also help confirm authenticity.

An antique silver trinket box functions well when placed on a bedroom dressing table, a bathroom counter, or a bedside cabinet. It can be paired with glass vanity bottles or placed atop a stack of books to introduce subtle metallic texture.

Clean the silver gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialized silver polish formulated for antiques, avoiding abrasive rubbing that strips fine surface details. Store in a low-humidity environment to minimise oxidisation.
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