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English Sterling Silver Jewellery Box in the Form of a Dressing Table / Dresser
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English Sterling Silver Jewellery Box in the Form of a Dressing Table / Dresser

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A wonderfully handsome and unusual jewelry box in the form of a bow fronted drawers on legs or a dressing table with two solid silver knobs to the front making it appear as if the drawer would open.

The top is beautifully engine-turned with a circular vacant cartouche in the centre. The box opens to reveal the original interior in navy blue silk and velvet with the rear section fitted to accommodate six rings.

This wonderful and interesting box has a full English hallmark for Birmingham 1921. The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, A & J Zimmerman. Excellent condition, measuring 3 3/4" x 3" x 2 1/4" tall.

Item ID: 34994

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.72cm (2.25")
Width
9.53cm (3.75")
Depth
7.62cm (3.00")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Jewellery Box to the 1920s.

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SA233484
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34994
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Description
A wonderfully handsome and unusual jewelry box in the form of a bow fronted drawers on legs or a dressing table with two solid silver knobs to the front making it appear as if the drawer would open.

The top is beautifully engine-turned with a circular vacant cartouche in the centre.

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The box opens to reveal the original interior in navy blue silk and velvet with the rear section fitted to accommodate six rings.
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fig 1. A miniature sterling silver jewellery box fashioned in the form of a dressing table with engine-turned linear detail on the top and slender legs.
fig 1. English Sterling Silver Jewellery Box in the Form of a Dressing Table / Dresser

This wonderful and interesting box has a full English hallmark for Birmingham 1921. The makers mark is also present for the well renowned silversmith, A & J Zimmerman. Excellent condition, measuring 3 3/4" x 3" x 2 1/4" tall.

Item ID: 34994

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
5.72cm (2.25")
Width
9.53cm (3.75")
Depth
7.62cm (3.00")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Jewellery Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA233484
Dealers Internal Ref
34994
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Archive I A miniature sterling silver jewellery box fashioned in the form of a dressing table with engine-turned linear detail on the top and slender legs.

English Sterling Silver Jewellery Box in the Form of a Dressing Table / Dresser

Archive II A miniature sterling silver jewellery box fashioned in the form of a dressing table with engine-turned linear detail on the top and slender legs. View II
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A miniature sterling silver jewellery box fashioned in the form of a dressing table with engine-turned linear detail on the top and slender legs.
English Sterling Silver Jewellery Box in the Form of a Dressing Table / Dresser
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Novelty silver items shaped like miniature furniture became popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Craftsmen produced functional items such as trinket boxes, pin cushions, and needle cases in the forms of tables, chairs, and desks to display technical metalworking skills and serve as decorative vanity accents.

These boxes were constructed from sterling silver, hallmarked to guarantee metal purity (925 parts per 1000). The interiors were frequently lined with velvet, silk, or wood to protect delicate items, while exterior surfaces featured techniques such as engine turning, chasing, or engraving.

Authentic English sterling silver pieces bear a set of official hallmarks stamped by an assay office. These stamps include the lion passant for sterling quality, a town mark (such as a leopard head for London or an anchor for Birmingham), a date letter code, and the registered makers mark.

Miniature silver objects fit well on dressing tables, bedside stands, or tray displays atop sideboards. Grouping them alongside glass bottles, framed artwork, or modern ceramics creates a balanced arrangement combining metallic shine with varied textures.

Clean sterling silver using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish formulated to remove oxidisation without scratching. Store the item in a dry environment away from excess moisture, and avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive sponges.
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