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Antique George V Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912
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Antique George V Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912

1900 - 1920
For Sale by S & A Marsh
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A pretty antique George V sterling silver and tortoiseshell trinket box which has an oval shaped plain body with curved edges, a hinged tortoiseshell lid with attractive silver pique work depicting a basket of flowers, bows and garlands and resting on four simple feet. This wonderful silver and tortoiseshell box would make an acceptable gift and a perfect addition to a collection. The interior has been re-lined to make it look more presentable and the overall condition is excellent.

Height: 4.7 cms (1.9")

Length: 13.8 cms (5.4")

Width: 8.5 cms (3.3")

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1912 by E. S. Barnsley & Co.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this trinket box.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

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S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the 1910s.

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Description
A pretty antique George V sterling silver and tortoiseshell trinket box which has an oval shaped plain body with curved edges, a hinged tortoiseshell lid with attractive silver pique work depicting a basket of flowers, bows and garlands and resting on four simple feet.
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This wonderful silver and tortoiseshell box would make an acceptable gift and a perfect addition to a collection.
S & A Marsh

The interior has been re-lined to make it look more presentable and the overall condition is excellent.

fig 1. A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet.
fig 1. Antique George V Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912

Height: 4.7 cms (1.9")

Length: 13.8 cms (5.4")

Width: 8.5 cms (3.3")

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1912 by E. S. Barnsley & Co.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this trinket box.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the 1910s.

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Archive I A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet.

Antique George V Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912

Archive II A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet. View II
Archive III A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet. View III
Archive IV A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet. View IV
Archive V A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet. View V
Archive VI A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet. View VI
Archive VII A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet. View VII
Archive VIII A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet. View VIII
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A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet.
Antique George V Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912
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A shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver flower basket and ribbon swags, resting on four small feet.
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  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsFloral basket inlay, Ribbon swags, Scalloped border, Pad feet

An Edwardian trinket box rendered in sterling silver and dark brown tortoiseshell, hallmarked in Birmingham for 1912 by E. S. Barnsley & Co. The piece takes an oval form with a plain curved body and stands upon four small pad feet, supporting a hinged lid with a scalloped border. The tortoiseshell surface displays silver pique work depicting a central basket of flowers beneath ribbon swags and garlands, complemented by small handle-like elements along the rim. Measuring 4.7 cm in height, 13.8 cm in length, and 8.5 cm in width, the box functions practically as a bedside container for small personal items. The interior features a fresh lining, and the overall exterior presents an excellent condition suitable for daily use within an English country house interior.

FAQs

Produced during the early 20th century, these small containers were designed for dressing tables to store jewellery and small personal items, often featuring silver inlay work set into dark tortoiseshell panels.

Craftsmen mounted polished tortoiseshell panels into hallmarked sterling silver frames, inlaying intricate silver wire and foil designs into the shell using heat and precision hand tools.

Look for official British hallmarks stamped into the silver, including the makers mark, silver purity mark, assay office mark, and the date letter corresponding to the George V era.

Position the piece on a bedside table, vanity unit, or curated display shelf alongside books and modern ceramic trays to add historical texture to a room.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, polish the silver casing with a silver polishing cloth, and keep the tortoiseshell away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and excess humidity.
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