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George V Silver Heart Box London 1915
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George V Silver Heart Box London 1915

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Aramis Antiques
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A George V era silver heart shape box with clear hallmarks for London 1915 and makers mark for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, on both the lid and the base. The under side is also inscribed with the makers name and address at 112 Regent Street. This good sized box is adorned with a repousse design of the emblema of love - a cupid and doves - among foliage, scrolls and swags. The base and lid have a prettty piecrust rim. The interior is gilded. In immaculate condition.

Weight 3.5oz.

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Silver Heart Trinket Box to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09355179
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 111 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
London date letter u on the rim: fixes the year to 1915.
Maker's mark WG over JL: Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company.
Stamped 112 Regent Street address on the base: matches the firm's London showroom.
Gilded interior showing gentle rubbing across the bottom: decades of careful use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1193597
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Description
A George V era silver heart shape box with clear hallmarks for London 1915 and makers mark for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, on both the lid and the base. The under side is also inscribed with the makers name and address at 112 Regent Street.
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This good sized box is adorned with a repousse design of the emblema of love - a cupid and doves - among foliage, scrolls and swags.
Aramis Antiques

The base and lid have a prettty piecrust rim. The interior is gilded. In immaculate condition.

Weight 3.5oz.

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Silver Heart Trinket Box to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09355179
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 111 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
London date letter u on the rim: fixes the year to 1915.
Maker's mark WG over JL: Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company.
Stamped 112 Regent Street address on the base: matches the firm's London showroom.
Gilded interior showing gentle rubbing across the bottom: decades of careful use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193597
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A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche.
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Archive I A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche.

George V Silver Heart Box London 1915

Archive II A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View II
Archive III A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View III
Archive IV A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View IV
Archive V A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View V
Archive VI A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View VI
Archive VII A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View VII
Archive VIII A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View VIII
Archive IX A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View IX
Archive X A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche. View X
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A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche.
George V silver heart box London 1915
Ref: SA1193597
A heart-shaped sterling silver trinket box decorated with relief foliate scrollwork, a crimped rim, and a smooth central cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHeart shape, Repousse foliate scrolls, Crimped rim, Blank central cartouche
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This George V era sterling silver trinket box takes a heart form with a crimped rim, a blank central cartouche, and repousse foliate scrolls. The lid and base display the hallmarks for London 1915 and the maker mark for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, while the underside bears an inscribed name and address at 112 Regent Street. The reflective metallic surface shines in silver tones, highlighting the intricate relief motifs and the gilded interior. Practical dimensions of 6 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 9 cm deep make this piece suitable for placement on a bedside table to hold small personal treasures. The solid silver construction and detailed ornamentation suit traditional English Country House interiors, integrating easily into daily bedroom routines for secure storage of rings or cufflinks.

FAQs

George V era silver, produced in the early 20th century, frequently incorporated revivalist styling, drawing inspiration from Rococo, Baroque, and classical motifs. These small boxes were traditionally created as vanity items for dressing tables to hold pins, rings, or small trinkets.

These boxes were constructed from sheet sterling silver using techniques like repousse, where designs are hammered into relief from the reverse side, and chasing for front-side detailing. Edges were often finished with crimped or ruffled borders, and lids were precisely fitted to the body.

Authentic British silver bears a set of stamped hallmarks, typically including a makers mark, a town mark such as the leopards head for London, the lion passant denoting sterling silver purity, and a date letter corresponding to the exact year of production.

A silver heart box works as a decorative accent when placed on a bedroom bedside table, a marble bathroom countertop, or stacked atop books on a coffee table. Its metallic finish creates visual interest alongside contemporary matte textures.

Silver should be gently wiped with a soft microfibre cloth and cleaned using non-abrasive silver polish to remove oxidisation without erasing depth from chased or repousse highlights. Chemical dips should be avoided as they remove natural contrast in relief work.
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