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A Superb Small Victorian Heart Shaped Trinket Box
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A Superb Small Victorian Heart Shaped Trinket Box

19th century
For Sale by Booth Antiques
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A superb small Victorian heart shaped trinket box. The lid and base have crimped edges and the sides have fluted engraving. The beautiful pull-off lid features a repousse pastoral scene. Inside, the box bears traces of light gilding. A charming and practical piece and a lovely gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1889.

Maker :- Frederick Bradford Macrea.

Height :- 3 cm.

Width :- 6.5 cm.

Depth :- 6 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Heart Box to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243412
Dealers Internal Reference
B191
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Description
A superb small Victorian heart shaped trinket box. The lid and base have crimped edges and the sides have fluted engraving. The beautiful pull-off lid features a repousse pastoral scene. Inside, the box bears traces of light gilding. A charming and practical piece and a lovely gift idea. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A small Victorian silver heart-shaped trinket box featuring an embossed romantic scene on the lid and reeded vertical sides.
fig 1. A Superb Small Victorian Heart Shaped Trinket Box

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1889.

Maker :- Frederick Bradford Macrea.

Height :- 3 cm.

Width :- 6.5 cm.

Depth :- 6 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Heart Box to the 1890s.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243412
Dealers Internal Ref
B191
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
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A small Victorian silver heart-shaped trinket box featuring an embossed romantic scene on the lid and reeded vertical sides.
A superb small Victorian heart shaped trinket box
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Sterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHeart shape, Embossed figural scene, Reeded sides, Crimped border
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

A Victorian sterling silver trinket box, dating to 1889, takes a heart shape with a removable lid and base featuring crimped edges. The vertical sides display fluted engraving, while the lid shows a repousse pastoral scene depicting figures in a landscape. The silver metal has a bright polished finish with visible dark oxidation highlighting the embossed decoration. The piece measures 3 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Positioned on a bedside table or dressing table, the box stores small personal items such as rings, earrings, or cuff links. The scale suits placement on a mantelpiece, vanity tray, or display cabinet shelf. The compact dimensions allow for easy relocation within a bedroom or dressing room setting for daily use.

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During the Victorian era, sentimental motifs such as hearts, romantic figures, and floral garlands gained widespread popularity, leading to an increase in small silver keepsakes designed for dressing tables and vanity sets.

These small decorative containers were typically manufactured from sterling silver or silver plate, utilizing techniques such as stamping, repousse, and hand-chasing to create detailed relief scenes and textured borders.

Authentic period examples feature maker marks, assay hallmarks, or electroplate stamps, accompanied by historical construction details such as hand-soldered seams, fine engine turning, and era-appropriate wear patterns.

Place the piece on a bedside table, vanity tray, or stacked atop books on a side table to add metallic lustre and historical detail to a modern decor scheme.

Dust regularly and clean using a soft cotton cloth paired with a specialised silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh chemical dips that strip away darker oxidisation within carved relief areas.
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