What were solid silver table boxes used for?

These containers served specific domestic functions within the home, holding valuable commodities like loose tea, tobacco, snuff, or playing cards. Placed upon desks or dressing tables, they kept personal items secure and close at hand. Over time, their roles evolved as fashions changed, leading to versatile use as general trinket or jewellery repositories. Their sturdy construction ensured valuable goods remained protected from moisture and handling.

How do I date a silver table box?

Dating relies heavily upon the stamped hallmarks, maker marks, and town assay stamps struck directly into the silver surface. British pieces carry specific letter culls and lion passant symbols indicating the exact year of manufacture. Stylistic cues also provide reliable evidence, allowing experts to separate Georgian floral chasing from Edwardian restraint or later Art Deco geometric forms. Comparing construction weights and hinge types helps confirm the broader period of origin.

How should I clean my silver box?

Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, specialised silver polish to remove tarnish without stripping surface detail. Avoid harsh abrasive dips that can damage delicate chased relief or dissolve original gilding. Regular, light dusting prevents the accumulation of grime in the recesses of repoussé scenes. Storing the piece away from direct sunlight and damp environments preserves any original fabric linings.

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A solid silver table box brings heavyweight presence to a desk or dressing surface, offering practical storage disguised in period metalwork.

Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910 Boaz Moses

1900 - 1920

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Antique Solid Silver Large Partridge/grouse Bird Model Box - Edwardian 1910 Boaz Moses

From Artisan Antiques

£1,650

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18th century

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Antique Solid Silver Gilt Table Snuff Box, Rococo Motif and Meleager Boar Head Scene - 18th C.

From Artisan Antiques

£850

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18th century

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Antique Silver Snuff Box.

From George James Antiques

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Antique German Sterling Silver Owl Sugar Box 1907

From AC Silver

£16,950

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19th century

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Antique French Solid Silver Niello Table Snuff Box - C.1880

From Artisan Antiques

£850

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18th century

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Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddies (1768)

From AC Silver

£6,950

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1900 - 1920

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George V Pair Silver Napkin Rings Birmingham 1912

From Aramis Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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George V Pair Silver Napkin Rings Birmingham 1915

From Aramis Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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C1730 Rare Shell Shaped Silver Snuff Box by Gm Lovely Decoration 40g

From Dudley Antique Silver

£490

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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George V Set 4 Silver Napkin Rings Birmingham 1934

From Aramis Antiques

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature solid silver table boxes produced across diverse origins, including English, German Hanau, Indian, Chinese Export, and Danish workshops.