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Edwardian Silver "Reynolds' Angels" Jewellery Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1905
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Edwardian Silver "Reynolds' Angels" Jewellery Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1905

1900 - 1920
Description

This exquisite Edwardian silver jewellery box is dated Birmingham 1905 and was made by the very collectable Henry Matthews. The quatrefoil-shaped oval body with embossed cover and lobed sides. The cover decorated with the sought-after Reynold's Angels pattern. The hinged cover opening to reveal the original rich gilt interior. The base solid silver

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Date letter "f" for 1905.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Dimensions:

Length: 10cm / 4 inches.

Width: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

Clean interior.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Trinket Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240674
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT82
Description
This exquisite Edwardian silver jewellery box is dated Birmingham 1905 and was made by the very collectable Henry Matthews. The quatrefoil-shaped oval body with embossed cover and lobed sides. The cover decorated with the sought-after Reynold's Angels pattern. The hinged cover opening to reveal the original rich gilt interior. The base solid silver
fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver lobed trinket box with a hinged lid embossed with five cherub heads surrounded by a beaded border.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver "Reynolds' Angels" Jewellery Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1905

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Date letter "f" for 1905.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Dimensions:

Length: 10cm / 4 inches.

Width: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1.1 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver lobed trinket box with a hinged lid embossed with five cherub heads surrounded by a beaded border.
fig 2. Edwardian Silver "Reynolds' Angels" Jewellery Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1905

Clean interior.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Trinket Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240674
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT82
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver lobed trinket box with a hinged lid embossed with five cherub heads surrounded by a beaded border.

Edwardian Silver "Reynolds' Angels" Jewellery Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1905

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An Edwardian sterling silver lobed trinket box with a hinged lid embossed with five cherub heads surrounded by a beaded border.
EDWARDIAN SILVER "REYNOLDS' ANGELS" JEWELLERY BOX BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1905
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An Edwardian sterling silver lobed trinket box with a hinged lid embossed with five cherub heads surrounded by a beaded border.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsReynolds angels relief, Lobed body, Beaded border, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver trinket box bears the Birmingham hallmarks for 1905 from maker Henry Matthews. The silver item takes a lobed quatrefoil-shaped oval body with a hinged lid carrying an embossed relief of five Reynolds angels framed within a beaded border. Hallmarks appear on the base. The piece measures 2.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. In a modern interior, the box finds a practical home on a bedside table or dressing table to store small jewellery pieces and keepsakes safely. The reflective polished surface and detailed cherub motif bring traditional English country house character to the room.

FAQs

Edwardian silver trinket boxes produced between 1901 and 1910 frequently featured repousse artwork inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds 1787 painting A Childs Portrait in Different Views (commonly called Reynolds Angels). These items typically exhibit lobed or contoured shapes, chased details, beaded borders, and form part of traditional dressing table suites.

These boxes were constructed from sterling silver containing 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Decorative elements were produced using repousse hammering from behind and fine chasing on the surface, often fitted with a hinged lid and polished interior.

Authentic British silver from this era bears a full set of official assay hallmarks: a lion passant mark indicating sterling purity, a town mark (such as an anchor for Birmingham), a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture, and a registered makers mark.

A sterling silver casket can be positioned on a vanity unit, bedside table, or decorative tray in a bedroom to hold small items. It functions both as an accent piece and functional storage for everyday jewellery.

Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and clean using a dedicated silver polish or cream designed for fine metalwork. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals that can strip oxidation from the recessed details, and store in low-humidity environments to reduce tarnish.
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