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Antique Silver Pot Pourri Box.
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Antique Silver Pot Pourri Box.

1900 - 1920
Description

High quality, lidded, silver pot pourri box; of oval form with trailing leaf decoration to the side of the base. The detachable pull-off lid is a charming scene of lovers being serenaded by a musician. The quality is all that would be expected by this specialist maker.

London. 1912. William Comyns.

Retailed by Theodore B. Starr. New York.

Width 10cm.

Height 2.5cm.

Declaration

George James Antiques has dated this Silver Pot Pourri Box to the 1910s.

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SA361963
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28/1400
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Description
High quality, lidded, silver pot pourri box; of oval form with trailing leaf decoration to the side of the base. The detachable pull-off lid is a charming scene of lovers being serenaded by a musician. The quality is all that would be expected by this specialist maker.

London. 1912. William Comyns.

Retailed by Theodore B. Starr. New York.

Width 10cm.

Height 2.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Silver Pot Pourri Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA361963
Dealers Internal Ref
28/1400
George James Antiques
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An oval silver pot pourri box with an intricately pierced lid featuring a pastoral scene framed by rococo scrollwork.
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Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
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Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
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An oval silver pot pourri box with an intricately pierced lid featuring a pastoral scene framed by rococo scrollwork.
Antique Silver Pot Pourri Box.
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An oval silver pot pourri box with an intricately pierced lid featuring a pastoral scene framed by rococo scrollwork.
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Silver pot pourri boxes were created during the 18th and 19th centuries to hold fragrant dried flowers, herbs, and spices. The pierced or openwork lids allowed aromatic scents to diffuse into living quarters, serving both a functional and decorative purpose in wealthy households.

These items are typically crafted from sterling or high-grade silver, utilising techniques such as casting, chasing, repousse embossing, and intricate fretwork or piercing to create openwork motifs on the lid.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps indicating silver purity, city of origin, assay office, and makers marks. Inspecting the underside, interior rim, or cover often reveals these hallmarks, alongside evidence of hand-tooling rather than modern machine casting.

A decorative silver box functions well as an accent piece on a dressing table, vanity tray, coffee table display, or sideboard top. Its detailed metalwork adds metallic warmth and visual texture when paired with books, ceramics, or glass objects.

Clean silver using a soft, lint-free cloth specifically treated for silver polishing to remove light tarnish. Avoid submerging in harsh liquid dips or using abrasive pastes that can strip away natural oxidisation within deep relief details.
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