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A Heart Shaped Pierced Box William Comyns 1904 Antique Edwardian
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A Heart Shaped Pierced Box William Comyns 1904 Antique Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

English sterling silver elongated heart form box with a removable lid. Body is decorated with a repousse pond lily vine. Lid has openwork designs, featuring figurative flowers with leaves. Made by William Comyns & Sons Ltd., London, 1904.

This pretty box is 4 1/2" long, 4" wide, 1.1/8" tall and weighs 128.4 grams or 4.12 Troy ounces.

.The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Trinket Box to the Edwardian era.

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English sterling silver elongated heart form box with a removable lid. Body is decorated with a repousse pond lily vine. Lid has openwork designs, featuring figurative flowers with leaves. Made by William Comyns & Sons Ltd., London, 1904.
fig 1. An Edwardian heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box featuring intricate pierced foliate openwork on the lid.
fig 1. A Heart Shaped Pierced Box William Comyns 1904 Antique Edwardian

This pretty box is 4 1/2" long, 4" wide, 1.1/8" tall and weighs 128.4 grams or 4.12 Troy ounces.

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The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive piece.
Bushells Antiques
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Trinket Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA717538
Dealers Internal Ref
4652
Bushells Antiques
Bushells Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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An Edwardian silver trinket box is a small decorative container produced during the reign of King Edward VII, spanning from 1901 to 1910. These items were designed to hold small personal belongings on vanity tables and often incorporated intricate pierced or repousse scrollwork.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from hallmarked sterling silver. Silversmiths utilised techniques such as hand-piercing, chasing, repousse, and casting to create detailed openwork and relief patterns.

Authentic British pieces bear a complete set of hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, an assay office symbol, a date letter matching the 1901 to 1910 era, and a recognised makers mark.

A silver trinket box functions as a decorative focal point on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity tray. Its metallic surface reflects light and introduces texture when grouped alongside glass or ceramic objects.

Silver pieces should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and polished occasionally using a specialised silver cloth or non-abrasive cream. Storing the box in a low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight helps prevent rapid oxidisation.
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