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A Superb Edwardian Iris Embossed Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box
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A Superb Edwardian Iris Embossed Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Superb Edwardian Iris Embossed Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box” found a buyer.

It was listed by Jeff Sims Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A fabulous Edwardian silver mounted trinket box. This unusual and delightful piece is of shaped rectangular form with a repousse silver lid. The superior quality glass base is beautifully cut in hobnail diamonds and has a wonderful starburst cut to the base. The eye catching lid has pierced and shaped fretwork to the border and features a panel of Irises to the centre. A good quality and practical piece of dressing table ware, with a variety of uses. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits to the silver and no chips or cracks to the glass.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1905.

Maker :- Henry Matthews.

Height :- 4.5 cms.

Depth :- 5 cms. (deepest point).

Width :- 18.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vanity Box to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221982
Dealers Internal Reference
12840
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Description
A fabulous Edwardian silver mounted trinket box. This unusual and delightful piece is of shaped rectangular form with a repousse silver lid.
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The superior quality glass base is beautifully cut in hobnail diamonds and has a wonderful starburst cut to the base.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The eye catching lid has pierced and shaped fretwork to the border and features a panel of Irises to the centre. A good quality and practical piece of dressing table ware, with a variety of uses. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An elongated Edwardian cut glass trinket box featuring a silver lid with embossed iris flowers and a pierced scrolled border.
fig 1. A Superb Edwardian Iris Embossed Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits to the silver and no chips or cracks to the glass.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1905.

Maker :- Henry Matthews.

Height :- 4.5 cms.

Depth :- 5 cms. (deepest point).

Width :- 18.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Vanity Box to the Edwardian era.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221982
Dealers Internal Ref
12840
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 elongated Edwardian cut glass trinket box featuring a silver lid with embossed iris flowers and a pierced scrolled border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Superb Edwardian Iris Embossed Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box

Archive II An elongated Edwardian cut glass trinket box featuring a silver lid with embossed iris flowers and a pierced scrolled border. View II
Archive III An elongated Edwardian cut glass trinket box featuring a silver lid with embossed iris flowers and a pierced scrolled border. View III
Archive IV An elongated Edwardian cut glass trinket box featuring a silver lid with embossed iris flowers and a pierced scrolled border. View IV
Archive V An elongated Edwardian cut glass trinket box featuring a silver lid with embossed iris flowers and a pierced scrolled border. View V
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An elongated Edwardian cut glass trinket box featuring a silver lid with embossed iris flowers and a pierced scrolled border.
A superb Edwardian Iris embossed silver & cut glass trinket box
Ref: SA1221982
An elongated Edwardian cut glass trinket box featuring a silver lid with embossed iris flowers and a pierced scrolled border.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsIris floral motif, repousse work, cut diamond glass, scrolled border
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

During the Edwardian period (19011910), vanity items featured a blend of traditional Victorian structure and fluid Art Nouveau natural motifs, such as floral iris patterns and scrolling leaf metalwork paired with heavy cut crystal bases.

These containers were typically constructed using sterling silver or silver-plated lids formed via repousse or die-stamping techniques, set over hand-cut lead crystal or heavy glass bodies.

Authentic British pieces bear official silver hallmarks indicating the assay office, silver purity mark (such as the passant lion for sterling silver), makers mark, and date letter corresponding to the early 20th century.

Place the item on a bathroom counter, dressing table, or bedside nightstand to store small everyday items such as rings, cufflinks, or hairpins while introducing antique texture.

Polish the silver lid gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver foam, avoiding harsh dipping liquids that may damage the glass joint, and hand wash the glass body with mild soap and warm water.
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