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A Large Victorian Silver Pill Box
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A Large Victorian Silver Pill Box

19th century
Description

A good sized silver pill box from the late Victorian period, made by the silversmith George Unite. This excellent example is round in shape, with a deep sided body and pull of lid. The body is decorated with rounded flutes and a chased floral band to the top. The lightly domed lid has a stipple background with acanthus leaves over, along with a central shield shaped cartouche, which is vacant. The edges are crimped to aid with removal. A charming and useful example, being of good capacity. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- UK £12.00 - Royal Mail special delivery

Europe £20.00.

Outside Europe £26.00 - (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

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

Hallmarks :- Full set to base and matching part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1888.

Maker :- George Unite.

Height :- 2.8 cms.

Diameter :- 4 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09712025
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 138 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Birmingham date letter o on the base: 1888.
Maker's mark GU: George Unite, a prolific Birmingham silversmith.
Queen Victoria duty mark: assayed before silver duty ended in 1890.
Matching partial hallmarks inside the lid: original cover to base.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244575
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1968
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Description
A good sized silver pill box from the late Victorian period, made by the silversmith George Unite. This excellent example is round in shape, with a deep sided body and pull of lid. The body is decorated with rounded flutes and a chased floral band to the top.
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The lightly domed lid has a stipple background with acanthus leaves over, along with a central shield shaped cartouche, which is vacant.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The edges are crimped to aid with removal. A charming and useful example, being of good capacity. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A circular Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with a fluted exterior, scalloped rim, and engraved scrollwork surrounding a central shield.
fig 1. A Large Victorian Silver Pill Box

Postage and packing :- UK £12.00 - Royal Mail special delivery

Europe £20.00.

Outside Europe £26.00 - (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

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

Hallmarks :- Full set to base and matching part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1888.

Maker :- George Unite.

Height :- 2.8 cms.

Diameter :- 4 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pill Box to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09712025
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 138 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Birmingham date letter o on the base: 1888.
Maker's mark GU: George Unite, a prolific Birmingham silversmith.
Queen Victoria duty mark: assayed before silver duty ended in 1890.
Matching partial hallmarks inside the lid: original cover to base.

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.

Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244575
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1968
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A circular Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with a fluted exterior, scalloped rim, and engraved scrollwork surrounding a central shield.
A large Victorian silver pill box
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A circular Victorian sterling silver pill box decorated with a fluted exterior, scalloped rim, and engraved scrollwork surrounding a central shield.
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  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsAcanthus scrollwork, Vertical fluting, Crimped scalloped rim, Shield cartouche
  • SizeH 2.8 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

During the nineteenth century, small silver boxes were widely produced in Britain for holding mints, snuffs, or medicinal pills. These items served both functional daily purposes and acted as status symbols displayed on dressing tables and desks.

These boxes were typically fabricated from sterling silver containing 92.5 percent pure silver. Craftsmen utilised hand-chasing, engraving, stippling, and repousse techniques to create detailed surface patterns such as foliate scrolls and fluted panelling.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmark stamps indicating the purity mark, city assay office symbol, date letter, and makers mark. Victorian silver usually includes the monarchs duty mark profile of Queen Victoria.

Small antique silver containers function well as functional accents on bedside tables, vanity trays, or stacked coffee table books to store small items like rings or cufflinks.

Silver should be cleaned gently using a soft, non-abrasive silver cloth or mild silver foam. Avoid harsh chemical dips and store in low-humidity environments to prevent rapid oxidisation and tarnish.
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