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Sterling Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx Box by Burns, Oats & Washbourne 1959
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Sterling Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx Box by Burns, Oats & Washbourne 1959

1940 - 1960
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An early ELIZABETH II Sterling Silver CATHOLIC ECCLESIASTICAL PYX BOX by premier high-end church furnishers BURNS, OATS & WASHBOURNE hallmarked for LONDON 1959.

A classic pocket sized circular religious vessel PYX used for transporting the Holy Eucharist.

It features a flush, integrated hinge mechanism and a small ring hanging loop.

The exterior is engraved with traditional Catholic iconography. A central equal-armed cross divided the face into 4 quadrants, featuring the greet letters Alpha & Omega across the centre. Grapevine and wheat clusters (Bread & wine) in the corner sections.

The interior features a pristine original gold-gilt (vermeil) wash in excellent condition.

In very good / fine vintage condition. Minimal surface wear to the silver.

A very nice collectable piece.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx to the 1950s.

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An early ELIZABETH II Sterling Silver CATHOLIC ECCLESIASTICAL PYX BOX by premier high-end church furnishers BURNS, OATS & WASHBOURNE hallmarked for LONDON 1959.

A classic pocket sized circular religious vessel PYX used for transporting the Holy Eucharist.

fig 1. A small round sterling silver pyx box shown open, featuring a silver exterior and a gold-gilt interior stamped with hallmarks.
fig 1. Sterling Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx Box by Burns, Oats & Washbourne 1959

It features a flush, integrated hinge mechanism and a small ring hanging loop.

The exterior is engraved with traditional Catholic iconography.

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A central equal-armed cross divided the face into 4 quadrants, featuring the greet letters Alpha & Omega across the centre.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

Grapevine and wheat clusters (Bread & wine) in the corner sections.

The interior features a pristine original gold-gilt (vermeil) wash in excellent condition.

In very good / fine vintage condition. Minimal surface wear to the silver.

A very nice collectable piece.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx to the 1950s.

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SA1232605
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Archive I A small round sterling silver pyx box shown open, featuring a silver exterior and a gold-gilt interior stamped with hallmarks.

Sterling Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx Box by Burns, Oats & Washbourne 1959

Archive II A small round sterling silver pyx box shown open, featuring a silver exterior and a gold-gilt interior stamped with hallmarks. View II
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Archive IV A small round sterling silver pyx box shown open, featuring a silver exterior and a gold-gilt interior stamped with hallmarks. View IV
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Archive X A small round sterling silver pyx box shown open, featuring a silver exterior and a gold-gilt interior stamped with hallmarks. View X
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A small round sterling silver pyx box shown open, featuring a silver exterior and a gold-gilt interior stamped with hallmarks.
Sterling Silver Gilt ECCLESIASTICAL PYX Box by BURNS, OATS & WASHBOURNE 1959
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A small round sterling silver pyx box shown open, featuring a silver exterior and a gold-gilt interior stamped with hallmarks.
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  • ObjectPyx Box
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Ecclesiastical
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver Gilt
  • ColourSilver, Gold
  • MotifsGilt interior, Hinged lid, Circular form, Catch release button

This early Elizabeth II sterling silver Catholic ecclesiastical pyx box originates from 1950 and belongs to the Mid-Century Ecclesiastical style. The circular pocket-sized vessel is made from sterling silver with a silver exterior and gold-gilt interior, displaying silver and gold colours. The visible details comprise a hinged lid, a catch release button on the side of the body, hallmarks stamped inside the lid, and a small hanging loop at the top of the rim. Minimal surface wear appears on the silver exterior, while the interior retains a pristine original gold-gilt vermeil wash in very good and fine vintage condition. Measuring 5 cm across, the compact box serves as a decorative collectible for an office desk or a gentleman's library display today.

FAQs

A pyx is a small, portable container traditionally used in Christian denominations to carry the consecrated host or bread to the sick or housebound.

Pyxes are usually constructed from precious metals such as sterling silver or gold, often featuring a gilded interior to protect against oxidisation and maintain cleanliness.

Authentic pieces display official silver assay hallmarks indicating the fineness, makers mark, location stamp, and year letter stamped onto the metal surface.

In contemporary settings, a silver pyx functions as a small decorative desktop vessel or dressing table container for storing small keepsakes.

Clean the silver exterior with a soft silver-polishing cloth, and gently wipe the gilded interior with a dry, lint-free cloth to preserve the gold layer.
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