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Sterling Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx Box by F. Osbourne & Co London 1959
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Sterling Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx Box by F. Osbourne & Co London 1959

1940 - 1960
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An early ELIZABETH II Sterling Silver CATHOLIC ECCLESIASTICAL PYX BOX by premier high-end church furnishers F. OSBOURNE & CO hallmarked for LONDON 1959.

A classic pocket sized circular religious vessel Portable PYX with a Latin cross with double sphere knot design on the lid.

Lifting the hinged lid the interior features a pristine original gold-gilt (vermeil) wash in excellent condition.

Measuring 4.5 cm diameter x 3 cm high and weighs 37.9 grams.

In very good / fine vintage condition. With some slight surface wear to the silver commensurate of age and use.

A very nice collectable piece.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Sterling Silver Pyx Box to the 1950s.

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An early ELIZABETH II Sterling Silver CATHOLIC ECCLESIASTICAL PYX BOX by premier high-end church furnishers F. OSBOURNE & CO hallmarked for LONDON 1959.
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A classic pocket sized circular religious vessel Portable PYX with a Latin cross with double sphere knot design on the lid.
Queens Antiques and Collectables
fig 1. A circular sterling silver pyx box with a polished finish, featuring a lid topped with a cross and orb finial.
fig 1. Sterling Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx Box by F. Osbourne & Co London 1959

Lifting the hinged lid the interior features a pristine original gold-gilt (vermeil) wash in excellent condition.

Measuring 4.5 cm diameter x 3 cm high and weighs 37.9 grams.

In very good / fine vintage condition. With some slight surface wear to the silver commensurate of age and use.

A very nice collectable piece.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Sterling Silver Pyx Box to the 1950s.

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SA1232892
Queens Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I A circular sterling silver pyx box with a polished finish, featuring a lid topped with a cross and orb finial.

Sterling Silver Gilt Ecclesiastical Pyx Box by F. Osbourne & Co London 1959

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A circular sterling silver pyx box with a polished finish, featuring a lid topped with a cross and orb finial.
Sterling Silver Gilt ECCLESIASTICAL PYX Box by F. OSBOURNE & CO LONDON 1959
Ref: SA1232892
A circular sterling silver pyx box with a polished finish, featuring a lid topped with a cross and orb finial.
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A pyx is a small, traditional Christian vessel designed to hold consecrated communion hosts. Historically used by clergy to transport the sacrament to the sick or homebound, these containers are typically constructed from precious metals to ensure the sacred contents are protected.

Pyx containers are traditionally forged from solid metals, most commonly sterling silver, gold, or silver gilt. The interior is frequently gilded or lined with gold to prevent corrosion from moisture and to uphold religious traditions regarding sacred vessels.

Authentic British silver items feature official hallmarks stamped by an assay office, such as London or Birmingham, indicating the silver purity standard, makers mark, and date letter. Ecclesiastical pieces often display specific maker marks from renowned church furnishers alongside religious motifs like cross finials or sacred engravings.

In modern interior styling, small silver ecclesiastical objects are often displayed as curio pieces within glass cabinets, styled on bookshelves, or placed on decorative trays alongside leather-bound books and brass artefacts. Their compact scale and clean metallic finish allow them to serve as subtle historical focal points.

Sterling silver should be dusted regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and gently polished using a specialised silver polishing cloth to prevent tarnish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive materials, particularly on silver-gilt finishes, as excessive rubbing can remove the delicate layer of gold plating.
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