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Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box – 1844
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Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box – 1844

19th century
Description

A Lovely Early Victorian Trinket Box featuring a cut glass base and a finely crafted sterling silver lid adorned with full hallmarks for London, 1844. The finely engraved and pierced lid centre depicts a poised antelope crest in relief, framed by elegant scrollwork motifs that reflect the high craftsmanship of the period. The transparent glass body boasts crisp facets which catch and refract light beautifully, offering both functionality and elegance.

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Width: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Depth: 2 3/8" (approx. 6cm)

Silver weight: 48g

Total weight: 223g

The piece is in very good antique condition. The glass shows minimal signs of age related wear. The silver lid displays normal patina consistent with use and age.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Trinket Box to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09536619
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-190 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
London hallmark with Queen Victoria duty mark: piece assayed during her reign.
Maker's mark TD for Thomas Diller: London silversmith working from the 1820s.
Star-cut base on thick lead crystal: hand wheel-cutting on dressing table boxes.
Pierced fretwork and engraved crest: hand chasing and piercing on the silver lid.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1219517
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53297
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Description
A Lovely Early Victorian Trinket Box featuring a cut glass base and a finely crafted sterling silver lid adorned with full hallmarks for London, 1844.
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The finely engraved and pierced lid centre depicts a poised antelope crest in relief, framed by elegant scrollwork motifs that reflect the high craftsmanship of the period.
Kingsdown Antiques

The transparent glass body boasts crisp facets which catch and refract light beautifully, offering both functionality and elegance.

fig 1. A rectangular cut glass trinket box featuring a sterling silver lid engraved with elaborate scrollwork and a central stag crest.
fig 1. Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box – 1844

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/4" (approx. 3cm)

Width: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Depth: 2 3/8" (approx. 6cm)

Silver weight: 48g

Total weight: 223g

The piece is in very good antique condition. The glass shows minimal signs of age related wear. The silver lid displays normal patina consistent with use and age.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Trinket Box to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09536619
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-190 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
London hallmark with Queen Victoria duty mark: piece assayed during her reign.
Maker's mark TD for Thomas Diller: London silversmith working from the 1820s.
Star-cut base on thick lead crystal: hand wheel-cutting on dressing table boxes.
Pierced fretwork and engraved crest: hand chasing and piercing on the silver lid.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219517
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53297
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A rectangular cut glass trinket box featuring a sterling silver lid engraved with elaborate scrollwork and a central stag crest.
Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box – 1844
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsEngraved scrollwork, Cut glass facets, Heraldic crest, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This early Victorian trinket box combines a transparent cut glass base with a hallmarked sterling silver lid. The rectangular form features a clear glass body decorated with crisp facets, paired with a metal cover displaying fine engraved scrollwork and a central poised antelope crest in relief. The silver surface exhibits normal patina, while the glass shows minimal signs of age-related wear, presenting a clean profile against light backgrounds. Measuring 3 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 6 cm deep, the compact vessel sits neatly on flat surfaces. Placement suits traditional domestic interiors, functioning as a practical container for small accessories on a dressing table or bedside surface. The reflective properties of the cut glass sides interact directly with room lighting, making the piece suitable for display in cabinets or on decorative trays within English country house settings. The combination of reflective glass and polished metal provides a functional storage option for jewellery or keepsakes while maintaining period character from 1844.

FAQs

These decorative containers were traditional dressing table accessories during the nineteenth century, designed to hold small items of jewellery, pins, or toilet requisites. They typically featured hand-cut lead crystal bases paired with chased or engraved sterling silver lids.

The glass bases were mouth-blown and wheel-cut with geometric or faceted patterns to catch light, while the lids were handcrafted from sterling silver. Lids were shaped, hand-engraved or embossed with scrollwork, heraldic crests, or monograms, and fitted securely onto the glass collar.

Authentic British silver pieces bear official hallmarks stamped on the lid, including the lion passant for sterling quality, a town mark, a date letter, and a maker mark. The glass components exhibit crisp, hand-cut facets rather than rounded moulded seams, along with faint surface wear on the base.

Position the box on a vanity unit, bedside table, or bathroom tray to store rings and small accessories while adding a reflective accent. It can also be arranged alongside glass perfume bottles or placed atop decorative books on a console table.

Clean the glass base gently using warm water and mild liquid detergent, avoiding abrasive pads. Wipe the silver lid with a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, ensuring cream does not collect within deep engraving line details.
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