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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pill Box - 1892
S & A Marsh
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pill Box - 1892

19th century
For Sale by S & A Marsh
Description

A small antique Victorian sterling silver pill box which is shell shaped in design with attractive decoration to the body depicting flowers and swirls, a hinged lid with the same decoration and resting on a flat base. The interior has been nicely gilded and this lovely silver pill box would make a useful addition to a collection. The hallmarks are clear but the maker's mark has been rubbed over time. It remains in excellent condition.

Height: 2.2 cms (0.9")

Length: 4.6 cms (1.8")

Width: 3.6 cms (1.4")

Weight: 16 grams

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1892.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver pill box for UK only.

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

Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the 1890s.

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SA1230882
Dealers Internal Reference
6733
Description
A small antique Victorian sterling silver pill box which is shell shaped in design with attractive decoration to the body depicting flowers and swirls, a hinged lid with the same decoration and resting on a flat base.
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The interior has been nicely gilded and this lovely silver pill box would make a useful addition to a collection.
S & A Marsh

The hallmarks are clear but the maker's mark has been rubbed over time. It remains in excellent condition.

fig 1. An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pill Box - 1892

Height: 2.2 cms (0.9")

Length: 4.6 cms (1.8")

Width: 3.6 cms (1.4")

Weight: 16 grams

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1892.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver pill box for UK only.

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 Victorian Silver Pill Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230882
Dealers Internal Ref
6733
S & A Marsh
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019
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An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base.
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Archive I An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base.

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pill Box - 1892

Archive II An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base. View II
Archive III An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base. View III
Archive IV An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base. View IV
Archive V An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base. View V
Archive VI An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base. View VI
Archive VII An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base. View VII
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An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Pill Box - 1892
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An oval Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with embossed scrollwork and crimped fluted rims on the lid and base.
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Victorian sterling silver boxes were prominent personal accessories produced during the nineteenth century, crafted for pills, snuff, or small keepsakes. They feature decorative metalwork including chased or embossed floral scrollwork, fluted borders, and formal assay hallmarks.

These boxes were constructed from solid sterling silver, composed of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Craftsmen utilised techniques such as repousse, embossing, and crimping to create raised patterns and stylised fluted rims.

Authentic British pieces feature a set of hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the walking lion passant for sterling quality, an assay office mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Victorian silver also displays distinct period construction features such as hand-fitted hinges.

A small silver box functions as a functional accent on a bedside table, dressing tray, or desk surface for holding small items like rings or cufflinks. Layering metallic antiques alongside glass or ceramic vessels creates depth and textural contrast within modern vignettes.

Maintain sterling silver by wiping it periodically with a soft, dry cotton or microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints and surface oils. When tarnish develops, apply a dedicated non-abrasive silver polish using light pressure, ensuring detail crevices are carefully dried.
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