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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Heart' Trinket Box 1898
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Heart' Trinket Box 1898

19th century
Description

This is a super antique Victorian sterling silver heart shape trinket box with lovely decoration measuring 2 1/4" (6 cms) across x 2" (5 cms) x 1 1/2" (4 cm) high and in great condition with no damage or repairs.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1898 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Matthews.

Inside is gilded and is nice and clean and perfectly usable, there are no inscriptions or monograms and it weighs 48.4 grams / 1.5 troy oz.

This lovely box will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

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Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Trinket Box to the 1890s.

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SA1221958
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9960
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Description
This is a super antique Victorian sterling silver heart shape trinket box with lovely decoration measuring 2 1/4" (6 cms) across x 2" (5 cms) x 1 1/2" (4 cm) high and in great condition with no damage or repairs.
fig 1. A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring intricate chased floral motifs and scrollwork.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Heart' Trinket Box 1898

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1898 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Matthews.

Inside is gilded and is nice and clean and perfectly usable, there are no inscriptions or monograms and it weighs 48.
Robert Bush Antiques

4 grams / 1.5 troy oz.

This lovely box will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Trinket Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221958
Dealers Internal Ref
9960
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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A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring intricate chased floral motifs and scrollwork.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Heart' Trinket Box 1898
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A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring intricate chased floral motifs and scrollwork.
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Victorian silver trinket boxes from the late nineteenth century frequently featured ornate relief patterns, floral scrollwork, and symbolic forms such as hearts or shells.

These boxes were typically crafted from solid sterling silver using repousse and chasing techniques to create raised decorative motifs across the lid and sides.

Authentic British silver items feature official assay hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling quality, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers mark.

Place the box on a dressing table, nightstand, or stacked atop decorative books on a console table to add metallic texture and historical detail to a room.

Clean gently with a soft cotton cloth and specialist silver polish, avoiding abrasive scrubbers or submerging delicate hinged mechanisms in liquid.
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