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Large Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Box - 1903
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Large Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Box - 1903

1900 - 1920
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Description

A romantic example of an Edwardian heart shaped trinket box made from a heavy thick piece of crystal beautifully cut in the ever-popular hobnail design with a star cut to the base.

The solid or sterling silver lid is excellent quality with a deep repousse decorated lid surrounding a central vacant cartouche which could be engraved if desired. The silver is of course hallmarked, for Birmingham 1903.

Superb condition measuring 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 2" tall.

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ITEM ID 33373

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Antique Crystal Silver Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA681975
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33373
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Description
A romantic example of an Edwardian heart shaped trinket box made from a heavy thick piece of crystal beautifully cut in the ever-popular hobnail design with a star cut to the base.
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The solid or sterling silver lid is excellent quality with a deep repousse decorated lid surrounding a central vacant cartouche which could be engraved if desired.
Puckerings

The silver is of course hallmarked, for Birmingham 1903.

Superb condition measuring 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 2" tall.

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

ITEM ID 33373

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Crystal Silver Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA681975
Dealers Internal Ref
33373
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A heart-shaped cut crystal dressing table box with an embossed sterling silver lid featuring scroll foliage motifs.
Large Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Box - 1903
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A heart-shaped cut crystal dressing table box with an embossed sterling silver lid featuring scroll foliage motifs.
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During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, vanity boxes crafted from cut crystal with embossed sterling silver lids were standard luxury items for dressing tables. These containers were designed to hold small personal items, cosmetics, or jewellery, combining heavy lead glass with silver decorative work.

The glass vessel was wheel-cut by hand to create faceted geometric patterns, such as diamond or starburst cuts, that refract light. The sterling silver lid was produced using repousse and chasing techniques, shaping thin silver sheet from behind to create raised relief scrollwork and foliage motifs.

Authentic British silver items feature official hallmarks stamped into the silver lid, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and a makers mark. The glass vessel should feature hand-cut facets with sharp edges rather than rounded molded seams.

Place the item on a marble bathroom countertop, a bedroom dressing table, or a bedside table to store rings and small accessories. The light-refracting crystal and bright polished metal provide texture when paired alongside modern ceramic trays or timber surfaces.

Clean the glass base using warm water and mild dish soap with a soft brush, taking care not to submerge or wet the silver lid unnecessarily. Polish the sterling silver cover using a dry silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish without stripping fine repousse details or filling hallmarking with residue.
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