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Late Victorian Silver Plated Campaign Canister
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Late Victorian Silver Plated Campaign Canister

19th century
Description

Stylish plain late Victorian silver plated campaign canister. Cylindrical form with a hinged lid and a swing handle. Plain body with a swing hinged latch for locking with a padlock. Very good original silver plated condition.

Maker: Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh

Date: Circa 1895

Weight: 28 Troy Oz

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Campaign Canister to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239869
Dealers Internal Reference
SBOX-P76095
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Description
Stylish plain late Victorian silver plated campaign canister. Cylindrical form with a hinged lid and a swing handle. Plain body with a swing hinged latch for locking with a padlock. Very good original silver plated condition.

Maker: Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh

Date: Circa 1895

Weight: 28 Troy Oz

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Victorian Silver Campaign Canister to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239869
Dealers Internal Ref
SBOX-P76095
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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A cylindrical late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister featuring a top folding loop handle and front latch mechanism.
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Archive I A cylindrical late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister featuring a top folding loop handle and front latch mechanism.

Late Victorian Silver Plated Campaign Canister

Archive II A cylindrical late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister featuring a top folding loop handle and front latch mechanism. View II
Archive III A cylindrical late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister featuring a top folding loop handle and front latch mechanism. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister featuring a top folding loop handle and front latch mechanism. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister featuring a top folding loop handle and front latch mechanism. View V
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
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Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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A cylindrical late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister featuring a top folding loop handle and front latch mechanism.
Late Victorian Silver Plated Campaign Canister
Ref: SA1239869
A cylindrical late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister featuring a top folding loop handle and front latch mechanism.
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  • ObjectCanisters & Caddies
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFolding loop handle, Front latch mechanism, Cylindrical body
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 12.7 cm (5 in)

This late Victorian silver-plated campaign canister dates from the period around 1895 and originates from the maker Wilson and Sharp in Edinburgh. The cylindrical metal body displays a bright silver colour with a plain polished finish, accompanied by a hinged lid, a vertical front latch mechanism with a small loop for a padlock, and a flat horizontal folding loop handle mounted on the top. Light surface marks and gentle signs of handling are visible across the metallic surface. The dimensions measure 16.5 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 12.7 cm deep. In a modern home, this piece suits placement on an office desk or library table as a decorative desk accessory or storage canister. It integrates well within a traditional study setting or a gentleman's library interior, offering functional storage utility while serving as a historical display object on shelving or furniture surfaces.

FAQs

A campaign canister is a portable storage container designed during the Victorian era for military officers and travellers. These vessels were crafted to hold tea, tobacco, dry rations, or personal items securely while enduring travel conditions.

These items were predominantly constructed from base metals such as brass or nickel alloy and electroplated with silver (EPNS). They feature sturdy construction with soldered seams, hinged metal latches, and flush or folding handles designed for compact storage.

Authentic pieces feature manufacturer stamps or electroplate marks such as EPNS on the base. Look for functional design elements including heavy-gauge metal construction, precise latch fittings, and hinged folding handles engineered for travel.

A campaign canister works well as a functional desktop container for stationery or as a decorative accent on a bookcase, mantelpiece, or bathroom vanity. Combining it with dark timber or leather accessories complements its utilitarian character.

Maintain silver plate by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth. To remove tarnish, apply a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish gently, ensuring liquid does not collect inside the hinge mechanisms or latch closures.
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