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George V Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box Ollivant & Botsford 1911
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George V Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box Ollivant & Botsford 1911

1900 - 1920
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A George V Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box / Trinket / Ring Box. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1911 by makers Ollivant & Botsford.

Measuring 7 cm in diameter and 3.5 cm high. Weighted base.

Cylindrical form, with pique inlaid floral decoration and silk interior lining

In good antique condition. Feet slightly bent, general surface wear, dings and wear to the underneath, hinged lid working, hallmarks clear, inside lining is very worn/used, usual signs of wear commensurate of age and use.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Dressing Box to the 1910s.

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Description
A George V Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box / Trinket / Ring Box. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1911 by makers Ollivant & Botsford.

Measuring 7 cm in diameter and 3.5 cm high. Weighted base.

fig 1. A circular silver dressing table box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid with silver floral basket inlay resting on small shaped feet.
fig 1. George V Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box Ollivant & Botsford 1911

Cylindrical form, with pique inlaid floral decoration and silk interior lining

In good antique condition.

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Feet slightly bent, general surface wear, dings and wear to the underneath, hinged lid working, hallmarks clear, inside lining is very worn/used, usual signs of wear commensurate of age and use.
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Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Dressing Box to the 1910s.

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Archive I A circular silver dressing table box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid with silver floral basket inlay resting on small shaped feet.

George V Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box Ollivant & Botsford 1911

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A circular silver dressing table box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid with silver floral basket inlay resting on small shaped feet.
George V Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box Ollivant & Botsford 1911
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A circular silver dressing table box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid with silver floral basket inlay resting on small shaped feet.
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  • ObjectDressing Table Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Faux Tortoiseshell
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsSilver pique inlay, Floral basket motif, Beaded silver rim, Cabriole feet

This George V sterling silver and faux tortoiseshell dressing table box dates from the Edwardian period in an English Country house style. The cylindrical piece has a weighted base, a hinged lid, and small shaped cabriole feet, complemented by a beaded silver rim and a dark brown faux tortoiseshell lid with silver pique inlay in a floral basket motif. General surface wear, dings, and slightly bent feet are visible, along with wear to the underneath and a very worn interior lining. Measuring 7 cm in diameter and 3.5 cm high, this trinket and ring box sits on a bedside table to hold small items. The piece works well placed on a dressing table or bedside table to hold small rings, cufflinks, or trinkets. The silver body and dark brown faux tortoiseshell lid provide a classic contrast suited to traditional interiors.

FAQs

Popularised in the 18th and early 20th centuries, silver dressing table boxes were created to store jewellery, pins, or cosmetics on a vanity table, serving as functional yet decorative accessories.

Silversmiths constructed the main body from hallmarked sterling silver, paired with natural or faux tortoiseshell lids that were frequently embellished with silver inlay, known as pique work, or delicate engraving.

Genuine British silver pieces feature a full set of official hallmarks, including the makers mark, standard mark such as the lion passant, assay office symbol, and a specific date letter.

Positioned on a bedside table, dressing table, or bathroom shelf, a small silver box provides discreet storage for daily jewellery while adding a subtle metallic element to contemporary room schemes.

Clean silver components gently using a dedicated silver polishing cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals, and wipe the tortoiseshell lid with a soft, dry cloth kept away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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