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An Exquisite Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 June 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

An exquisite small silver trinket or cuff links box of stylish design, dating from early in the reign of George V. The body of this appealing piece stands on four fleur de lys legs and has pad feet. The lid parallels the shape of the quatrefoil body and is set with tortoiseshell, inlaid with detailed silver pique work. The interior retains the original plush lining. A fine and versatile example, both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK.

£20.00 Europe.

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Full set to base - clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1911.

Maker :- Mappin & Webb.

Depth :- 5 cms.

Width :- 8.5 cms.

Height :- 3.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114183
Dealers Internal Reference
K1619
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Description
An exquisite small silver trinket or cuff links box of stylish design, dating from early in the reign of George V. The body of this appealing piece stands on four fleur de lys legs and has pad feet.
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The lid parallels the shape of the quatrefoil body and is set with tortoiseshell, inlaid with detailed silver pique work.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The interior retains the original plush lining. A fine and versatile example, both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet.
fig 1. An Exquisite Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK.

£20.00 Europe.

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Full set to base - clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1911.

Maker :- Mappin & Webb.

Depth :- 5 cms.

Width :- 8.5 cms.

Height :- 3.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the 1910s.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114183
Dealers Internal Ref
K1619
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Exquisite Silver & Tortoiseshell Trinket Box

Archive II An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet. View II
Archive III An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet. View III
Archive IV An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet. View IV
Archive V An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet. View V
Archive VI An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet. View VI
Archive VII An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet. View VII
Archive VIII An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet. View VIII
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Jeff Sims Antiques
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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet.
An exquisite silver & tortoiseshell trinket box
Ref: SA1114183
An oval silver trinket box featuring an inset tortoiseshell lid decorated with intricate silver pique garland inlay, raised on four small cabriole feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialSilver, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPique inlay, Garland swags, Cabriole feet, Scalloped edge
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Pique work is a decorative technique involving the inlay of tiny points or patterns of gold, silver, or other metals into tortoiseshell or ivory surfaces, highly popular in 17th and 18th-century European craftsmanship.

These boxes typically combined a base of genuine hawksbill turtle shell with sterling silver mounts, hinges, and intricate inlaid wirework, often lined with silk or velvet.

Authenticity is determined by examining the natural grain and warmth of the shell under magnification, checking for period hallmarks on the silver mounts, and observing the hand-cut nature of the metal inlay.

Place the piece on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or dressing table as a focal point among contemporary art books or alongside modern metallic accents to create a curated display.

Tortoiseshell is sensitive to extreme temperature changes, direct sunlight, and harsh chemicals; it should be kept in a stable environment and cleaned only with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
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