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An Attractive Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box
Andrew Cox Antiques
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An Attractive Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A wonderful round silver trinket or cuff links box of attractive design dating from the reign of George V. The body of this appealing piece stands on three shaped legs and has pad feet. The lightly domed hinged lid is set with beautiful tortoiseshell and has a silver pique work insert. The interior retains the original silk lining. A fine example from the Birmingham Assay Office, both decorative and usable. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. There are a couple of pinprick dimples, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Full set to base and matching part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1917.

Maker :- E S Barnsley & Co.

Diameter :- 8.5 cms.

Height :- 4.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the 1910s.

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SA1214883
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ACA1542
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Description
A wonderful round silver trinket or cuff links box of attractive design dating from the reign of George V. The body of this appealing piece stands on three shaped legs and has pad feet. The lightly domed hinged lid is set with beautiful tortoiseshell and has a silver pique work insert. The interior retains the original silk lining. A fine example from the Birmingham Assay Office, both decorative and usable. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A circular sterling silver trinket box resting on four cabriole legs featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver floral garland motif.
fig 1. An Attractive Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£20.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. There are a couple of pinprick dimples, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Full set to base and matching part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1917.

Maker :- E S Barnsley & Co.

Diameter :- 8.5 cms.

Height :- 4.5 cms.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214883
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1542
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A circular sterling silver trinket box resting on four cabriole legs featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver floral garland motif.

An attractive silver & tortoiseshell trinket box

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A circular sterling silver trinket box resting on four cabriole legs featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver floral garland motif.
An attractive silver & tortoiseshell trinket box
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An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell trinket box is a small decorative container produced primarily in the early 20th century, combining sterling silver mounts with a dark tortoiseshell lid, often featuring delicate silver or gold inlay known as pique work.

These pieces typically feature a solid sterling silver base and rim with standard British hallmarks, paired with natural polished tortoiseshell. Decorative patterns on the lid are applied using pique technique, where precious metal wire or sheet shapes are inlaid directly into the softened shell.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmark stamps indicating the maker, silversmith location, purity mark, and date letter. The tortoiseshell surface should display natural mottling, while the silver inlay will show minute, hand-fitted craftsmanship rather than printed patterns.

Style a silver trinket box by placing it atop a stack of design books on a bedside table, positioning it inside a glass-fronted display cabinet, or placing it on a dressing table alongside modern glass perfume bottles for tactile contrast.

Clean silver areas gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish, taking care to keep liquids away from the tortoiseshell. Keep the item out of direct sunlight and extreme thermal changes to prevent the natural shell from drying out or cracking.
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