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Exquisite Victorian Silver Trinket Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1898
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Exquisite Victorian Silver Trinket Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1898

19th century
Sold 23 October 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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This delightful solid silver trinket box was made by the renowned Henry Matthews and is dated Birmingham 1898. Of navette form, the cover and sides decorated with panels of embossed scrolls and foliage between concave spacers . Both sode and over with a vacant cartouche. The partially hallmarked piano hinged cover opening to reveal the original pale gilt interior.

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "y" for 1898.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 8cm / 3.5 inches.

Width: 5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA949837
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC81
Description
This delightful solid silver trinket box was made by the renowned Henry Matthews and is dated Birmingham 1898.
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Of navette form, the cover and sides decorated with panels of embossed scrolls and foliage between concave spacers.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

. Both sode and over with a vacant cartouche. The partially hallmarked piano hinged cover opening to reveal the original pale gilt interior.

fig 1. A small oval Victorian sterling silver trinket box featuring detailed floral repousse decoration and a hinged lid.
fig 1. Exquisite Victorian Silver Trinket Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1898

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "y" for 1898.

Condition:

Very good.

Dimensions:

Length: 8cm / 3.5 inches.

Width: 5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Postage:

fig 2. A small oval Victorian sterling silver trinket box featuring detailed floral repousse decoration and a hinged lid.
fig 2. Exquisite Victorian Silver Trinket Box by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1898

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA949837
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC81
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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A small oval Victorian sterling silver trinket box featuring detailed floral repousse decoration and a hinged lid.
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER TRINKET BOX BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1898
Ref: SA949837
A small oval Victorian sterling silver trinket box featuring detailed floral repousse decoration and a hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral repousse, Scrollwork, Hinged lid, Cartouche
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver trinket boxes became popular in the late 19th century as dressing table accessories for storing small personal items such as rings, pins, and stamps, often showcasing intricate decorative metalwork reflecting the artistic revivals of the era.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as repousse and chasing, where designs are hammered into relief from the reverse side or detailed by hand on the surface.

Authentic pieces are identified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling silver, a town mark for the assay office, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

This type of decorative object can be displayed on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or open shelf to add a touch of historic craftsmanship and metallic texture to contemporary spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and specialised silver polish only when necessary, avoiding abrasive materials and harsh chemical dips to preserve the original patina and fine details.
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