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A Small George V Silver Pill Box
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A Small George V Silver Pill Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming George V small silver pillbox. The box is rounded and shaped, with straight sides and has a pull-off lid. There are no engraved initials or monograms and the lid hand base have beaded rims. A good example, both practical and collectable. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£25.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no holes, dents or splits. There are a few tiny pinpricks, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1921.

Maker :- Lawrence Emmanuel.

Diameter :- 3.4 cms.

Height :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this George V Silver Pill Box to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1198488
Dealers Internal Reference
13890
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Description
A charming George V small silver pillbox. The box is rounded and shaped, with straight sides and has a pull-off lid. There are no engraved initials or monograms and the lid hand base have beaded rims. A good example, both practical and collectable. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A small circular George V sterling silver pill box featuring a milled rim and clear hallmark stamps.
fig 1. A Small George V Silver Pill Box

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£25.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no holes, dents or splits. There are a few tiny pinpricks, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Part mark to lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1921.

Maker :- Lawrence Emmanuel.

Diameter :- 3.4 cms.

Height :- 1 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this George V Silver Pill Box to the 1920s.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198488
Dealers Internal Ref
13890
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 A small circular George V sterling silver pill box featuring a milled rim and clear hallmark stamps.

A Small George V Silver Pill Box

Archive II A small circular George V sterling silver pill box featuring a milled rim and clear hallmark stamps. View II
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 155
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Jeff Sims Antiques
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A small circular George V sterling silver pill box featuring a milled rim and clear hallmark stamps.
A small George V silver pill box
Ref: SA1198488
A small circular George V sterling silver pill box featuring a milled rim and clear hallmark stamps.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPill Box
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsMilled edge, Circular form, Hallmark stamps, Engine-turned lid
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

A small George V sterling silver pill box from 1920 in a gentleman's library style offers a classic accessory in a shining silver colour. The rounded, circular form exhibits straight sides and a pull-off lid, complemented by detailed beaded or milled rims around both the lid and the base. Visible details in the photograph include clear hallmark stamps on the rim, tiny pinpricks showing age and use, and an unengraved top surface free of monograms or initials. The exterior displays a metallic finish with reflective surfaces typical of sterling silver items from this period. Measuring 1 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the compact object sits neatly on a bedside table as a practical container for small items or medication. Collectors appreciate the clear, readable hallmarks and the preservation of the original form without splits or dents. The portable design fits easily into daily routines while maintaining historical interest for enthusiasts of early twentieth-century British silver work.

FAQs

Pill boxes from the George V period (19101936) typically feature neat, geometric or engine-turned detailing, compact cylindrical shapes, and official British assay hallmarks stamped onto the rim or lid.

These containers were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, containing 92.5 percent pure silver mixed with copper for added structural strength.

Authentic pieces feature a sequence of official stamps, including the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and a makers initials.

Small silver containers function as decorative accents on bedside tables, dressing room trays, or desk surfaces alongside modern stationery.

Maintain silver surfaces by wiping gently with a soft microfiber cloth and applying a specialized silver polish occasionally to remove natural oxidisation.
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