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A Gorgeous Silver & Scotttish Agate Set Pillbox
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A Gorgeous Silver & Scotttish Agate Set Pillbox

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A gorgeous hallmarked silver pillbox with a pull off lid. The body is round and the box is of good proportions. The lid is set with four panels of Scottish agate and lovely period engraved detail. Inside, the base is fully gilded and the lid has the additional feature of a mirror. A lovely example with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes.

Hallmarks :- Clear & readable

Date :- Birmingham 1923

Maker :- CE Williams & Son

Height :- 2.5 cm

Width :- 4 cm

Depth :- 4 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Booth Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Agate Pillbox to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241270
Dealers Internal Reference
B733
Dealers Notes

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Description
A gorgeous hallmarked silver pillbox with a pull off lid. The body is round and the box is of good proportions. The lid is set with four panels of Scottish agate and lovely period engraved detail. Inside, the base is fully gilded and the lid has the additional feature of a mirror. A lovely example with a practical use. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A circular sterling silver pillbox featuring engraved scrollwork on the lid surrounding four inlaid dark green agate stones.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Silver & Scotttish Agate Set Pillbox

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes.

Hallmarks :- Clear & readable

Date :- Birmingham 1923

Maker :- CE Williams & Son

Height :- 2.5 cm

Width :- 4 cm

Depth :- 4 cm

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Scottish Silver Agate Pillbox to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241270
Dealers Internal Ref
B733
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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Archive I A circular sterling silver pillbox featuring engraved scrollwork on the lid surrounding four inlaid dark green agate stones.

A Gorgeous Silver & Scotttish Agate Set Pillbox

Archive II A circular sterling silver pillbox featuring engraved scrollwork on the lid surrounding four inlaid dark green agate stones. View II
Archive III A circular sterling silver pillbox featuring engraved scrollwork on the lid surrounding four inlaid dark green agate stones. View III
Archive IV A circular sterling silver pillbox featuring engraved scrollwork on the lid surrounding four inlaid dark green agate stones. View IV
Archive V A circular sterling silver pillbox featuring engraved scrollwork on the lid surrounding four inlaid dark green agate stones. View V
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A circular sterling silver pillbox featuring engraved scrollwork on the lid surrounding four inlaid dark green agate stones.
A Gorgeous Silver & Scotttish Agate Set Pillbox
Ref: SA1241270
A circular sterling silver pillbox featuring engraved scrollwork on the lid surrounding four inlaid dark green agate stones.
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  • ObjectPillboxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Agate
  • ColourSilver, Dark Green
  • MotifsScrollwork engraving, Agate inlays, Hallmarked body, Circular form
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Scottish agate silver boxes gained popularity during the Victorian era following Queen Victorias interest in the Scottish Highlands, where native minerals were set into engraved sterling silver items.

These boxes combine a hallmarked sterling silver frame with polished native agates, such as moss agate or jasper, frequently decorated with hand-engraved scrollwork.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display official British hallmarks verifying silver purity, hand-carved agate panels fitted into silver bezels, and detailed hand engraving.

Small silver boxes can be displayed on a bedside table, dressing table tray, or desk surface to introduce historical craftsmanship and metallic texture to modern settings.

Polish the silver surfaces using a dry, soft silver cloth while avoiding liquid cleaners or submersion, which can weaken stone adhesives or cause moisture damage beneath the settings.
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