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5.4" Antique George V Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912
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5.4" Antique George V Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912

1900 - 1920
For Sale by S & A Marsh
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A pretty antique George V sterling silver and tortoiseshell trinket box which has an oval shaped silver body with curved edges, a hinged tortoiseshell lid with attractive pique work depicting a basket of flowers, bows and garlands and resting on four simple feet. This wonderful silver and tortoiseshell box would make an ideal gift and a perfect addition to a collection. The interior has been re-lined to make it look more presentable and the overall condition is excellent.

Height: 4.7 cms (1.9")

Length: 13.8 cms (5.4")

Width: 8.5 cms (3.3")

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1912 by E.S. Barnsley & Co.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this trinket box.

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

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S & A Marsh has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the 1910s.

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A pretty antique George V sterling silver and tortoiseshell trinket box which has an oval shaped silver body with curved edges, a hinged tortoiseshell lid with attractive pique work depicting a basket of flowers, bows and garlands and resting on four simple feet.
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This wonderful silver and tortoiseshell box would make an ideal gift and a perfect addition to a collection.
S & A Marsh

The interior has been re-lined to make it look more presentable and the overall condition is excellent.

fig 1. An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet.
fig 1. 5.4" Antique George V Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912

Height: 4.7 cms (1.9")

Length: 13.8 cms (5.4")

Width: 8.5 cms (3.3")

It was hallmarked in Birmingham for 1912 by E.S. Barnsley & Co.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this trinket box.

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 Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the 1910s.

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Archive I An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet.

5.4" Antique George V Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912

Archive II An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet. View II
Archive III An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet. View III
Archive IV An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet. View IV
Archive V An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet. View V
Archive VI An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet. View VI
Archive VII An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet. View VII
Archive VIII An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet. View VIII
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An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet.
5.4" Antique George V Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 1912
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An oval sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with a silver wire floral basket and ribbon motif, set on small feet.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsFloral basket inlay, ribbon festoons, shaped oval body, cabriole feet

This George V sterling silver and tortoiseshell trinket box originates from the early twentieth century. The piece combines a polished silver body with a dark brown tortoiseshell lid, highlighted by silver wire pique work depicting a floral basket, bows, and garlands. Additional details include curved edges, a hinged lid, and four simple cabriole feet, while the interior features a re-lined finish. Measuring 4.7 cm in height, 13.8 cm in length, and 8.5 cm in width, it is a compact accessory. In a contemporary home, the piece sits neatly on a bedside table to store small daily jewellery and keepsakes. It suits a traditional bedroom arrangement or a dressing table display within an English Country House interior setting, functioning both as a decorative tabletop object and a practical storage container for small valuables.

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Silver and tortoiseshell trinket boxes became immensely popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, continuing into the George V period. Craftspeople combined hallmark-standard sterling silver mountings with tortoiseshell lids decorated in fine pique worka technique involving inlaid silver or gold wire and shapes.

These vanity items were constructed using solid sterling silver for the frame, feet, and rim, combined with polished natural tortoiseshell. Decorative top panels were detailed using sterling silver inlay, often pressed or hammered directly into the warmed shell surface.

Authentic pieces feature official British assay marks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a silversmith makers mark. Genuine tortoiseshell exhibits organic variation in tone and translucency under light, unlike modern celluloid or plastic imitations.

A silver and tortoiseshell trinket box functions as a refined accent when placed on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity tray. It can be paired with framed black-and-white photography or glass perfume bottles to add texture and historical contrast to contemporary decor.

Silver sections should be polished gently with a soft silver cloth, taking care not to rub abrasive pastes into the tortoiseshell. Tortoiseshell requires protection from direct heat and dry environments, which can cause cracking, and should only be wiped with a clean, dry microfibre cloth.
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