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Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box - Engine Turned Decoration
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Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box - Engine Turned Decoration

1900 - 1920
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 13 November 2025 · Puckerings
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Description

A beautifully shaped jewellery box standing on four original elegant legs. The lid of the box has an engine turned border following the shape of the box and an engine turned border to the central circular vacant cartouche.

The lid fits well and once opened reveals a lavishly gilded interior and the box lined in a emerald coloured velvet.

The box is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1912 so a true antique example. The makers initials are also present for the silversmith, Horton and Allday.

Excellent condition, measuring 5" x 3" x 1 3/4" tall.

Item ID:39533

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Trinket Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA486270
Dealers Internal Reference
39533
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Description
A beautifully shaped jewellery box standing on four original elegant legs.
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The lid of the box has an engine turned border following the shape of the box and an engine turned border to the central circular vacant cartouche.
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fig 1. An antique sterling silver trinket box featuring engine-turned geometric patterns on the lid and raised on small shaped feet.
fig 1. Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box - Engine Turned Decoration

The lid fits well and once opened reveals a lavishly gilded interior and the box lined in a emerald coloured velvet.

The box is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1912 so a true antique example. The makers initials are also present for the silversmith, Horton and Allday.

Excellent condition, measuring 5" x 3" x 1 3/4" tall.

Item ID:39533

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Silver Trinket Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA486270
Dealers Internal Ref
39533
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A quality online collection of fine english antique smalls with free worldwide shipping from london, england

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An antique sterling silver trinket box featuring engine-turned geometric patterns on the lid and raised on small shaped feet.
Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box - Engine Turned Decoration
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An antique sterling silver trinket box featuring engine-turned geometric patterns on the lid and raised on small shaped feet.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned geometric pattern, Cartouche, Cabriole style feet
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Engine-turned decoration, often created using a rose engine lathe, became widely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries to apply precise, geometric patterns onto metal surfaces like sterling silver.

These boxes are typically crafted from solid sterling silver using techniques such as stamping, casting for feet or hinges, and hand-engraving, often lined internally with wood, velvet, or silk.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office, makers mark, and standard of silver purity, alongside signs of age-appropriate wear and patination.

An antique silver box can be placed on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or coffee table to add a touch of metallic contrast and reflective texture to modern schemes.

Sterling silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage delicate engraved details.
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