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Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Jewel Box Birmingham 1908
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Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Jewel Box Birmingham 1908

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
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An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell oval small jewel or ring box with clear hallmarks on the box and lid for Birmingham 1908 and makers mark for Henry Matthews. An elegante oval box of plain smooth silver with a detachable silver lid inset with a tortoiseshell panel inlaid with silver pique work and a silver harebell design rim. The pique panel features a classical urn festooned with garlands and a trellis. The box is lined with it’s original beige velvet and silk. A pretty and elegant item, it is in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Jewellery Box to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6.25cm (2.46")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245941
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An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell oval small jewel or ring box with clear hallmarks on the box and lid for Birmingham 1908 and makers mark for Henry Matthews.
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An elegante oval box of plain smooth silver with a detachable silver lid inset with a tortoiseshell panel inlaid with silver pique work and a silver harebell design rim.
Aramis Antiques

The pique panel features a classical urn festooned with garlands and a trellis. The box is lined with it’s original beige velvet and silk. A pretty and elegant item, it is in excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Jewellery Box to the 1900s.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6.25cm (2.46")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245941
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An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs.
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Archive I An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs.

Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Jewel Box Birmingham 1908

Archive II An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View II
Archive III An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View III
Archive IV An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View IV
Archive V An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View V
Archive VI An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View VI
Archive VII An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View VII
Archive VIII An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View VIII
Archive IX An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View IX
Archive X An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs. View X
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An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs.
Edwardian silver tortoiseshell jewel box Birmingham 1908
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An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring a dark tortoiseshell inset lid inlaid with silver urn and garland motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsPique silver inlay, Urn and garland motif, Oval silver body, Beaded rim border
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 6.25 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian sterling silver and tortoiseshell jewel box dates to 1900 and originates from Birmingham, featuring clear hallmarks for 1908 and the maker's mark for Henry Matthews. The oval container comprises a smooth silver body paired with a detachable dark brown tortoiseshell lid inset. The lid displays intricate pique silver inlay depicting a classical urn with garlands, a trellis, and a harebell design along the border, complemented by a beaded rim moulding around the edge. The interior contains beige velvet and silk lining. The box measures 2.5 cm high, 6.25 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep. Placed on a bedside table or dressing table in a home today, this piece provides a practical storage solution for rings and small trinkets. The compact proportions suit display on a vanity or chest of drawers, holding precious items safely while adding a decorative period accent to the room.

FAQs

Edwardian period silver jewellery boxes, produced primarily from 1901 to 1910, are characterised by refined craftsmanship, lighter proportions than Victorian predecessors, and frequent integration of materials such as tortoiseshell, enamel, and silver pique work.

These items were predominantly crafted from hallmarked sterling silver, frequently paired with natural tortoiseshell, velvet or silk interior linings, and delicate silver or gold wire inlay.

Authentic British pieces carry official assay office hallmarks, such as the Birmingham anchor or London leopards head, alongside a lion passant fineness mark, makers initials, and a specific date letter code.

An antique silver trinket box can be styled on a bedroom vanity unit, a bedside table, or a bathroom tray to function as a refined storage vessel for small daily items.

Clean silver components gently using a soft microfiber cloth and specialised silver polish, ensuring liquids do not seep into or dry out the tortoiseshell inlay.
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