George V Silver Heart Shape Box Chester 1915 1900 - 1920

Name: George V Silver Heart Shape Box Chester 1915
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1151924
Price: 225 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTrinket Box
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorge V
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsHeart motif, Moulded rim, Polished silver
SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

This George V sterling silver trinket box dates from the 1910 period in the English Country House style. The piece takes a heart-shaped form with a polished silver finish, smooth sides, and a fitted lid featuring a subtle moulded border along the rim. Visible details include a clean metal surface with clear hallmarks for Chester 1915 and a maker's mark for James Deakin and Sons, alongside a gilt interior lining. The dimensions measure 2.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 5.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this compact receptacle sits well on a bedside table, dressing table, or mantelpiece for storing small daily items such as rings, earrings, or cufflinks. The plain smooth silver construction and classic heart motif suit traditional and classic interior settings alike, offering a practical accessory for everyday use while maintaining period character.

FAQs

Small silver boxes crafted in symbolic forms, such as hearts, gained widespread popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods as intimate gifts for personal keepsakes.

These items were typically raised or pressed from sterling silver sheets, featuring fitted or hinged lids with simple moulded or chased borders.

Authentic pieces carry official British hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, the town mark for Chester featuring three wheat sheaves and a sword, and a specific date letter.

A small silver box functions as a functional accent piece on a bedside table, dressing table, or integrated within a tray of vanity items.

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and polish using a dedicated silver polishing cloth or mild silver foam to prevent heavy tarnish without damaging the metal surface.

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