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Lovely French Silver on Copper Plated Box - Circa 1920
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Lovely French Silver on Copper Plated Box - Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 July 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

A Lovely French Silver on copper Plated Box. The sides of the box has embossed decoration and the top of the box is engraved with a family scene - circa 1920.

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Width: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Depth: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Total weight: 850g

In good condition - the silver plating is worn on the top down to the copper in places which actually enhances this items beauty.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Trinket Box to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA708490
Dealers Internal Reference
50103
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A Lovely French Silver on copper Plated Box.
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The sides of the box has embossed decoration and the top of the box is engraved with a family scene - circa 1920.
Kingsdown Antiques

Measurements:

Height: 1 1/2" (approx. 4cm)

Width: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Depth: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Total weight: 850g

In good condition - the silver plating is worn on the top down to the copper in places which actually enhances this items beauty.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Trinket Box to the 1920s.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA708490
Dealers Internal Ref
50103
Kingsdown Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015

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An antique rectangular silver-plated box featuring an engraved historical scene on the top lid.
Lovely French Silver on Copper Plated Box - circa 1920
Ref: SA708490
An antique rectangular silver-plated box featuring an engraved historical scene on the top lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved figural scene, Scrollwork border, Rectangular hinged form
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

French decorative boxes from the 1920s frequently utilised silver plating over base metals such as copper or brass, drawing inspiration from classical art and historical scenes to appeal to the bourgeois interior market.

These items were typically manufactured using a base of copper or a copper alloy, which was then coated in a thin layer of silver using electroplating techniques, often complemented by hand-engraved or embossed surface detailing.

Authenticity is generally identified through manufacturer hallmarks or stamps, natural patination and wear showing the underlying copper base, and the weight and craftsmanship consistent with early 20th-century European metalwork.

This type of decorative object functions well as a focal point on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, contrasting sharply against minimalist surfaces or complementing other metallic accents in a curated space.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip the thin silver layer; instead, specialised non-abrasive silver cleaners should be used sparingly if tarnish removal is necessary.
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