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Antique Edwardian Silver String or Twine Box
The Silver Cabinet
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Antique Edwardian Silver String or Twine Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A very fine example of a solid sterling silver string box/dispenser, dating from the early years of the Edwardian era.

Richly decorated with repoussee foliage in the Victorian style, with a pull off lid and a weighted base. The decoration conceals the hallmark for Chester 1902 and the maker's mark for James Deakin & Sons. There is also a partial hallmark on the lid. The silver is in fine condition.

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Dimensions:

Height: 9cm

Diameter: 7cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Edwardian Silver Twine Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA744478
Dealers Internal Reference
C577
Description
A very fine example of a solid sterling silver string box/dispenser, dating from the early years of the Edwardian era.
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Richly decorated with repoussee foliage in the Victorian style, with a pull off lid and a weighted base.
The Silver Cabinet

The decoration conceals the hallmark for Chester 1902 and the maker's mark for James Deakin & Sons. There is also a partial hallmark on the lid. The silver is in fine condition.

fig 1. An Edwardian silver cylindrical twine box featuring detailed floral repousse decoration, a fitted lid, and twin curved silver guides at the top.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Silver String or Twine Box

Always useful!

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm

Diameter: 7cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Edwardian Silver Twine Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA744478
Dealers Internal Ref
C577
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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An Edwardian silver cylindrical twine box featuring detailed floral repousse decoration, a fitted lid, and twin curved silver guides at the top.
Antique Edwardian Silver String or Twine Box
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An Edwardian silver cylindrical twine box featuring detailed floral repousse decoration, a fitted lid, and twin curved silver guides at the top.
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An Edwardian silver twine box is a decorative desktop container designed to store a spool or ball of string, featuring a small aperture or guide through which the thread is drawn. Produced predominantly between 1901 and 1910, these items served both functional wrapping purposes and ornamental desktop roles.

These boxes were primarily crafted from solid sterling silver or high-quality silver plate, frequently featuring weighted bases for stability. The exterior decoration was typically achieved using techniques such as repousse, chasing, or engraving to create detailed relief designs.

Authentic British silver items from the Edwardian period feature official assay office hallmarks, including a makers mark, purity mark (such as the lion passant for sterling silver), town mark, and date letter corresponding to the early 20th century. The weight, hand-chased relief detail, and precise construction of internal string mechanisms also indicate genuine age.

An antique silver twine box can be positioned on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf as a functional or decorative accent. It pairs effectively with stationery, leather-bound books, and brass writing instruments to enhance a curated study arrangement.

Maintain silver surfaces by wiping gently with a soft cotton cloth and using a dedicated silver polishing cloth for light tarnish. Avoid abrasive metal cleaners or submerging constructed pieces in water, as moisture can compromise internal mechanics or weighted base linings.
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