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Antique Silver & Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box
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Antique Silver & Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box

1900 - 1920
Description

This delightful silver and tortoiseshell jewellery/ ring box is hallmarked London 1918 and stands on three elegant legs. The tortoiseshell hinged top is inlaid with silver pique swags and ribbons, this lifts to reveal a plush rust coloured lining. The colour of the lining tones beautifully with the tortoiseshell.

A charming example of early 20th century workmanship and a lovely gift.

1918

Height: 1.75" 4.5 cm

width: 2.75" 7 cm

Depth: 2.75" 7 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box to the 1920s.

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SA946435
Dealers Internal Reference
D975
Description
This delightful silver and tortoiseshell jewellery/ ring box is hallmarked London 1918 and stands on three elegant legs.
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The tortoiseshell hinged top is inlaid with silver pique swags and ribbons, this lifts to reveal a plush rust coloured lining.
Hobson May Collection

The colour of the lining tones beautifully with the tortoiseshell.

A charming example of early 20th century workmanship and a lovely gift.

1918

Height: 1.75" 4.5 cm

width: 2.75" 7 cm

Depth: 2.75" 7 cm

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Silver Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA946435
Dealers Internal Ref
D975
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A circular sterling silver jewellery box raised on four slender legs, featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with silver ribbon swags.
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Archive I A circular sterling silver jewellery box raised on four slender legs, featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with silver ribbon swags.

Antique Silver & Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box

Archive II A circular sterling silver jewellery box raised on four slender legs, featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with silver ribbon swags. View II
Archive III A circular sterling silver jewellery box raised on four slender legs, featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with silver ribbon swags. View III
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
Telephone 07768 304056 or 0771 386 0021
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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A circular sterling silver jewellery box raised on four slender legs, featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with silver ribbon swags.
Antique Silver & Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box
Ref: SA946435
A circular sterling silver jewellery box raised on four slender legs, featuring a dark tortoiseshell lid inlaid with silver ribbon swags.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourSilver, Dark Brown
  • MotifsPique work inlay, Ribbon bow and swag motif, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

An Edwardian sterling silver and dark brown tortoiseshell jewellery box, hallmarked London 1918, embodies English Country House style. The circular piece stands on three slender cabriole legs and has a hinged top inlaid with silver piquet work in a ribbon bow and swag motif. Additional visible details include decorative horizontal mouldings around the body and legible hallmarks stamped on the side and rim. The piece measures 4.5 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Suitable for daily use in a home today, this trinket container sits neatly on a bedside table to hold rings and small keepsakes. The interior holds a plush rust coloured lining revealed when the lid opens.

FAQs

Combination silver and tortoiseshell boxes gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, particularly between 1890 and 1915. They were crafted as functional decorative items for vanity sets and dressing tables, often featuring Neoclassical inlay motifs.

These pieces typically consist of a hallmarked sterling silver body raised on shaped legs, topped with a polished natural tortoiseshell lid inset with precious metal inlay known as pique work.

Authentic items display official assay hallmarks stamped into the silver body or rim, indicating the maker, silver purity, and year of manufacture. Natural tortoiseshell displays subtle organic irregularities and depth under light, unlike synthetic celluoid imitations.

Place the box on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity tray to hold daily jewellery pieces. Combining metallic antiques with modern glass or ceramic surfaces creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Silver polish should be applied sparingly with a swab to avoid touching the tortoiseshell, as chemical cleaners can dry out or damage natural shell surfaces.
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