Charles Green & Co - Pillbox - .925 silver
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Victorian solid silver pill/snuff box by Charles Green & Co of Birmingham, circa 1850–1900, measuring 4 × 3 × 1.5 cm and weighing 17 g, stamped with Duty Mark, anchor, Lion Passant and year 1870, in good used condition, with a plain cartouche on the lid for initials.
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This is a splendid solid silver Victorian small box, known as a "pill box" or "snuff box" (tobacco box), produced in England.
Reading the symbols from left to right in the photo of the bottom:
• C.G & Co: It is the maker's mark, Charles Green & Co, a renowned Birmingham silversmith firm specializing in small luxury items and jewelry.
• Profile of Queen (Assay Mark): It is the head of Queen Victoria. This mark (called the "Duty Mark") indicates that the tax had been paid to the State and restricts dating to before 1890.
• Anchor: It is the symbol of the Birmingham Assay Office, the main center for the processing of this type of English silver.
• Walking Lion: It is the most important mark. It guarantees that the object is in Sterling Silver (925/1000), the British purity standard.
• The letter "u" (lowercase): It is the year letter. In combination with the shield and the other marks, it identifies the exact year of production: 1870.
It is a classic example of Victorian style, characterized by rich repoussé decorations with floral motifs and scrolls.
• The Central Cartouche: On the lid there is a smooth rectangular space (cartouche). At the time it was left blank to allow the buyer to have their initials or a date engraved.
This is a splendid solid silver Victorian small box, known as a "pill box" or "snuff box" (tobacco box), produced in England.
Reading the symbols from left to right in the photo of the bottom:
• C.G & Co: It is the maker's mark, Charles Green & Co, a renowned Birmingham silversmith firm specializing in small luxury items and jewelry.
• Profile of Queen (Assay Mark): It is the head of Queen Victoria. This mark (called the "Duty Mark") indicates that the tax had been paid to the State and restricts dating to before 1890.
• Anchor: It is the symbol of the Birmingham Assay Office, the main center for the processing of this type of English silver.
• Walking Lion: It is the most important mark. It guarantees that the object is in Sterling Silver (925/1000), the British purity standard.
• The letter "u" (lowercase): It is the year letter. In combination with the shield and the other marks, it identifies the exact year of production: 1870.
It is a classic example of Victorian style, characterized by rich repoussé decorations with floral motifs and scrolls.
• The Central Cartouche: On the lid there is a smooth rectangular space (cartouche). At the time it was left blank to allow the buyer to have their initials or a date engraved.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
17 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/brand
Charles Green & Co
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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