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Antique Silver Pill Box
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Antique Silver Pill Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 November 2026 · In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
This “Antique Silver Pill Box” found a buyer.

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Description

A lovely example of an antique sterling silver pill box. It has engine turned decoration with a bright gilt interior.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1923 and the maker William Neale and it weighs approximately 19g.

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There are minor signs of age and use, a few small surface marks and minor dinks but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and displays well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Pill Box to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09562631
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 103 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Date letter y on the base and lid: Birmingham assay mark for 1923.
Maker mark W.N LTD: struck by William Neale and Sons of Birmingham.
Engine-turned lid: precise geometric banding favoured during the early 1920s.
Gilded interior: traditional wash to prevent contents from tarnishing the silver.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1223233
Description
A lovely example of an antique sterling silver pill box. It has engine turned decoration with a bright gilt interior.
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It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1923 and the maker William Neale and it weighs approximately 19g.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A round antique silver pill box featuring engine-turned geometric patterns on the lid.
fig 1. Antique Silver Pill Box

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There are minor signs of age and use, a few small surface marks and minor dinks but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and displays well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Pill Box to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09562631
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 103 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Date letter y on the base and lid: Birmingham assay mark for 1923.
Maker mark W.N LTD: struck by William Neale and Sons of Birmingham.
Engine-turned lid: precise geometric banding favoured during the early 1920s.
Gilded interior: traditional wash to prevent contents from tarnishing the silver.

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
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223233
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Trade Associations

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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7 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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A round antique silver pill box featuring engine-turned geometric patterns on the lid.
Antique Silver Pill Box
Ref: SA1223233
A round antique silver pill box featuring engine-turned geometric patterns on the lid.
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  • ObjectPill Box
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned pattern, Cylindrical form, Fitted lid, Geometric banding
  • SizeH 1.5 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in)

This antique silver pill box dates from the 1920 Art Deco period and has a cylindrical form with a fitted lid. The piece is made of silver in a metallic silver colour and is finished with an engine-turned geometric pattern across the top of the lid, a smooth polished band around the side of the body, and minor surface dinks. The item measures 1.5 cm high and 4 cm wide. Placed on a bedside table, the small lidded container serves to hold daily pills or small keepsakes. The smooth rim of the lid separates it from the lower body section, while the fine linear striations and crossed hatching on the top surface catch the light against the plain polished sides of the metal walls.

Historically, small silver boxes were crafted during the 18th to early 20th centuries to carry solid medications, scented lozenges, or breath mints in a pocket or handbag.

These boxes were constructed from sterling or continental silver using techniques such as hand-raising, stamping, and engine turning to produce precise geometric or guilloche surface decoration.

Authentic pieces usually feature hallmarks stamped into the interior or base indicating the maker, purity standard, assay office, and year of manufacture.

Small silver boxes can be displayed on a vanity tray, styled atop a stack of books on a coffee table, or incorporated into a curated vignette on a sideboard.

Clean gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could strip natural surface patina.
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