Original Silver Plating

Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated

Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated

Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated
A late 19th Century small oval copper (formerly silver plated all over) trinket box decorated all round with various scenes including, dancing, drinking, hunting, brewing and agriculture across five panels. The hinged lid opens to reveal a pale yellow-gold coloured lined interior. The box has significant wear to the silver plate with copper showing through all over. The copper panels are nicely cast in deep relief and have good detail.

Date: 2nd half 19th Century. As mentioned above the former silver plating is nearly all absent except for the underside, revealing the copper. Traces of plating are visible in the background of the designs and around the edge of the lid. The lid hinge is a little crude and the lid does not sit perfectly upon the body and the shield shaped catch no longer grips the body rim. The internal satin material is dry, stiff and discoloured.

Dimensions: Length: 11.233 cm (4.383") Depth: 8.949 cm (3.523") Height: 7.798 cm (3.070).


Antique 19th Century oval copper trinket box with scenes, formerly silver plated