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English Solid Sterling Silver Pyx Wafer Box 1955 Religious
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English Solid Sterling Silver Pyx Wafer Box 1955 Religious

1940 - 1960
Description

A super quality English solid sterling silver wafer / pyx box. It is hallmarked for London 1955 with the maker being EED. It has a traditional design and is in super condition being free from dings, splits and repairs. The inside has been gilded. It measures approx. 2 inches (5cm) across by over 0.75 inch (2.1cm) tall and weighs 32 grams. A nice quality example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Pyx Box to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 09709589
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 71 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Full London hallmarks with date letter U: fixes the year to 1955.
Maker's mark E.E.D on the base: registered British silversmith's stamp.
Gilded interior: protects the silver from moisture in communion wafers.
Hand-engraved IHS monogram on the cover: traditional sacred Christian symbol.
Fitted suspension loop beside the hinge: intended for carrying on a cord.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244227
Dealers Internal Reference
407//107/06
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Description
A super quality English solid sterling silver wafer / pyx box. It is hallmarked for London 1955 with the maker being EED. It has a traditional design and is in super condition being free from dings, splits and repairs. The inside has been gilded. It measures approx. 2 inches (5cm) across by over 0.75 inch (2.1cm) tall and weighs 32 grams. A nice quality example.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Pyx Box to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09709589
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 71 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Full London hallmarks with date letter U: fixes the year to 1955.
Maker's mark E.E.D on the base: registered British silversmith's stamp.
Gilded interior: protects the silver from moisture in communion wafers.
Hand-engraved IHS monogram on the cover: traditional sacred Christian symbol.
Fitted suspension loop beside the hinge: intended for carrying on a cord.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244227
Dealers Internal Ref
407//107/06
The Silver Squirrel
The Silver Squirrel
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021
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A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior.
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Archive I A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior.

English Solid Sterling Silver Pyx Wafer Box 1955 Religious

Archive II A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior. View II
Archive III A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior. View III
Archive IV A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior. View IV
Archive V A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior. View V
Archive VI A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior. View VI
Archive VII A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior. View VII
Archive VIII A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior. View VIII
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A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior.
ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER PYX WAFER BOX 1955 RELIGIOUS
Ref: SA1244227
A small round sterling silver pyx box displayed open, featuring an engraved Gothic cross motif on the lid, a suspension ring, and a gold-washed interior.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved cross, Vermeil interior, Suspension ring, Hinged lid

FAQs

A pyx is a small, portable container traditionally used within Christian denominations to transport the consecrated host or communion wafers to individuals unable to attend church services.

Pyxes are predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver or gold, frequently featuring a gold-washed (vermeil) interior to prevent the silver from reacting with moisture or the wafers.

Authentic British silver pyxes feature official hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a makers mark, a fineness mark such as the lion passant, an assay office symbol, and a specific date letter.

Small ecclesiastical silver items can be displayed as decorative curiosities inside glass cloches, styled on vanity trays, or positioned on a bookshelf alongside historic volumes.

Clean the exterior using a soft cotton cloth and non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals on any gilded interior surfaces, and store in a dry location.
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