Posted 11 years ago
Aimathena
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Here I have a very beautiful antique sterling silver jewelry trinket box. That dates back to 1898. I'm unsure what this piece is named, but I do know it is sterling silver.
There are three symbols on the left side of the lid.
As well as numbers and letters on the bottom.
S4964 which almost looks scratched in at the top where it bumps up to the highest point.
Directly below that is what looks like I N P stamped into the metal.
The assayer's Hallmarks determine this is a British sterling silver piece.
I know the first mark (starting on the left) can stand for the duty was paid or which city it was made in.
The middle mark the lion passant (walking lion) is the symbol for sterling silver (925).
The last symbol which is a lowercase k stands for the year it was made But....
I cannot make out what the first symbol is and I do not know which year the lowercase letter k stands for.
Update:
I figured out the Shield in the last symbol with the lowercase k is a London shield and the piece was made in 1898
More than likely the first symbol is either the King or Queen's head. Which symbolizes the duty has been paid.
Measures...
6 inches wide (side to side)
3 inches deep (front to back)
1 1/4 inches tall (top to bottom)
real nice I sent link ty
Thank you, I got it and replied :)
Thank you very much Leah xo
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Lundy
Leah
Lee
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doc
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pops
I'll go with Snuff Box! =^)
I just found out this piece is very old. omgosh how exciting.
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Tom - and ty for commenting =^)
Karen
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Kev
Aimathena I have a question or two. The marks you have shown are English hallmarks that were placed on the lid of the box. What are the marks on the bottom?
Is there a lion passant on the bottom part of the box?
Hi Kev, The lion passant is on the side of the lid. The bottom is marked in two areas. S4964 which almost looks scratched in at the top where it bumps up to the highest point. Directly below that is what looks like I N P stamped into the metal.
Tom, I found some snuff boxes...
http://www.ifranks.com/silver-snuff-boxes
The holes in the lid mean than it would not be used for snuff.
Snuff boxes have a tight fitting lid.
How big is it?
It actually looks more French to me.
It might be an imported piece.
By the way, I think 'k' would be 1905 for that shape if imported into London.
If it were imported into Birmingham the date would be 1909.
I thought about that as well. I'm thinking it's a jewelry box.
6 inches wide (side to side)
3 inches deep (front to back)
1 1/4 inches tall (top to bottom)
Thanks so much for the love...
Mike
Pansies! = Pensées!
Thoughts!
A trinket box?
It's got something of an Art Nouveau look!
LoL
Well, this we know for sure... its definitely something ;^)
You bet! It really is nice.
Kev, look at this....
http://www.antiquesilvercompany.com/detail.php?recordid=910
Note the year.... smarty pants =^P
Potpourri box? Now that makes sense and scents LoL....
http://www.antiquesilvercompany.com/detail.php?recordid=808
Pot pourri! Yeah!
Too big for a vinaigrette.
That William Comyns piece even has a similar bottom edge pattern.
Well done.
Thank you kev, I had great fun with you on this piece. xo Thanks so much.
Beautiful!!
Thank you Sean :)
Your very welcome Aimathena!!
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Mani
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Antiquerose
Its Gorgeous Aims
Hi VF, thanks so much. I truly appreciate you taking time to comment :)
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VF
Toolate
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Elisabeth
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Truly appreciated
I need some ideas please =D this piece is just too beautiful to put away in a drawer. Other than potpourri... What type of goodies could I put in here to leave out on the table?
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jjsr
Thank you Gargo. Great to have ya back
I would say it looks like a potpourri box - see example below. You could however convert the interior and create a trinket box if you feel this would be more useful
http://www.acsilver.co.uk/shop/pc/Chinese-Export-Silver-Gilt-Potpourri-Boxes-Antique-Circa-1870-42p7207.htm