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Edwardian Silver Box Birmingham 1905
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Edwardian Silver Box Birmingham 1905

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
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An Edwardian era silver oblong box with clear hallmarks on base and lid Birmingham 1905 and makers mark for Glasgow based silversmith George Edward & Sons. The oblong silver box is made of plain smooth silver with a wavy raised rim and plain rim at base. It is gilt sprayed inside. The hinge is perfect. The maker has also stamped his name on the base. Both elegant and useful, and in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Box to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09606549
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 121 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Birmingham anchor and date letter f on the rim: struck in 1905.
Maker mark for George Edward & Sons: Scottish silversmiths.
Impressed retailer stamp on the underside: supplied through Edward of Glasgow.
Sinuous undulating border around the lid: Edwardian design.
Fine surface scratches from regular polishing: decades of gentle handling.

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
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229507
Dealers Internal Reference
27/S8
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Description
An Edwardian era silver oblong box with clear hallmarks on base and lid Birmingham 1905 and makers mark for Glasgow based silversmith George Edward & Sons. The oblong silver box is made of plain smooth silver with a wavy raised rim and plain rim at base. It is gilt sprayed inside. The hinge is perfect. The maker has also stamped his name on the base. Both elegant and useful, and in excellent condition.
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Box to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09606549
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 121 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Birmingham anchor and date letter f on the rim: struck in 1905.
Maker mark for George Edward & Sons: Scottish silversmiths.
Impressed retailer stamp on the underside: supplied through Edward of Glasgow.
Sinuous undulating border around the lid: Edwardian design.
Fine surface scratches from regular polishing: decades of gentle handling.

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
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229507
Dealers Internal Ref
27/S8
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A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver box with a shaped, contoured lid rim and visible British hallmarks stamped on the front side.
Edwardian silver box Birmingham 1905
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A rectangular Edwardian sterling silver box with a shaped, contoured lid rim and visible British hallmarks stamped on the front side.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsContoured rim, Hinged lid, British hallmarks, Rectangular body
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver trinket box originates from Birmingham and dates to 1905, carrying clear British hallmarks stamped on the front side alongside a maker's mark. The rectangular body exhibits a smooth, reflective silver finish with a contoured, wavy rim along the hinged lid and a plain base moulding. Visible details include crisp corner angles and a tidy horizontal closure line between the lid and the lower section. Measuring 3 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep, the compact receptacle sits neatly upon a bedside table or dressing surface. One can utilise the lidded accessory today to store small personal valuables such as rings, cufflinks, or pins in a bedroom or study setting.

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Edwardian silver design, dating from 1901 to 1910, is defined by clean lines, classical proportions, and subtle Art Nouveau influences. Silversmiths of this era favoured simplified contours, refined linear borders, and lighter structural profiles compared to earlier periods.

These boxes were constructed from sterling silver containing 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for durability. Silversmiths used techniques such as machine stamping, hand-raising, and precision soldering to attach hinges and rim mouldings.

Authentic British silver items feature a series of stamped hallmarks including an assay office mark such as the Birmingham anchor, a lion passant standard mark indicating sterling purity, a date letter, and maker initials.

A silver box functions effectively on a bedside table, dressing vanity, or office desk to hold small personal accessories. Its metallic finish offers visual contrast when displayed against natural timber or stone surfaces.

Maintain sterling silver by wiping surfaces with a non-abrasive microfibre cloth and applying specialised silver polish periodically to eliminate tarnish. Store items away from excess humidity and pollutants to prevent rapid oxidisation.
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